On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
Paper and packaging manufacturer Saica Group has acquired Thimm Group, a provider of corrugated packaging and display solutions for an undisclosed sum to bolster its regional capabilities in a competitive market.
The Carton Council has opened applications for its 2026 School Carton Recycling Grant Program, providing funding to help kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) schools across the United States and Canada establish or expand food and beverage carton recycling programmes.
Traceless has announced the first industrial production facility for its bio-based, home-compostable natural polymer technology, aiming to end dependence on fossil raw materials and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe.
The European Commission has formally referred France to the Court of Justice of the European Union – accusing the country of enforcing a nation-specific sorting logo and failing to disclose the law before its adoption.
Amcor has stated it will continue to produce bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition’s ongoing work with Ocado Retail, allowing online orders for products such as pasta, rice and washing liquid to be delivered in refillable packaging.
This summer, the first of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s (PPWR) requirements will become mandatory in all 27 EU Member States and for those who supply EU markets. Cooper Henderson, director of Segment Strategy at Industrial Physics, discusses the risk to packaging production as a…
noriware offers a seaweed-based top seal film for fruit and vegetable packaging, intended to help retailers align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s single-use plastic ban for fresh produce.
In the latest edition of our Iconic Packs series, we take a look at the Ramune soda bottle, made famous in Japan due to its unusual shape and opening system. We detail the journey from its British origins in the 19th century to the creation of its ‘Ramune’ name, and the shifts between the…
Korozo Group, Drylock Technologies, and Colruyt have jointly developed a recyclable, nonwoven packaging solution for diaper products, aiming for a tactile experience that reflects the product’s softness.
Dreco has packaged its powder detergent in Mondi’s re/loop PillowBag, which contains 50% post-consumer recycled content and is recyclable in existing polyolefin streams.
Amcor has unveiled a new 38mm handle for PET containers for water and other non-carbonated beverages, said to have a user-friendly strong grip for easy carrying.
