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…
E-commerce packaging supplier UCanPack has announced its 100% recycled corrugated shipping box line said to be “customizable, durable, and affordable”.
Close the Glass Loop recently published data indicating the EU’s average recycling collection rate for glass packaging has continued to progress, reaching 80.8% in 2023 with more than 12 million tonnes collected.
According to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation will not have significant impacts on customers transporting products with wooden packaging and pallets.
By sending fresh produce to schools in ‘biodegradable’ plastic films and ‘certified compostable’ cups, DNO Produce and Eco-Products expect to keep 945,000 pounds of fossil-based plastic out of landfills every year.
Lecta has announced the expansion of its Metalvac range with the Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier, a metallized barrier paper aiming to meet industry demands for technical performance, industrial efficiency and sustainability.
Allianz Stadium piloted a ‘UK first’ plastic-free drinks carrier at the England XV v France XV rugby match last month in collaboration with Notpla and Levy, aiming to bring home-compostable packaging solutions into live stadium service at scale.
Gartner predicts that 75% of organizations will replace voluntary packaging goals with legislative guidelines by 2028, and encourages companies to achieve a competitive advantage by aligning with current and upcoming sustainability requirements.
According to an Environment Agency survey, 20% of waste is illegally managed on average, resulting in extra clean-up costs for businesses – yet only 27% of all waste crimes are ever reported.
The German Packaging Institute (dvi) has announced the winners of the German Packaging Award 2025 across categories including functionality, design, sustainability and product presentation.
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has announced the launch of RECY:CHECK - a recyclability certification protocol for fibre-based composite packaging – and published the updated Design for Recycling (DfR) Guidelines for liquid packaging cartons.
