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…
What does the Global Plastics Treaty draft text currently look like, and what can we expect from the upcoming round of negotiations? With the help of WWF, we take stock of our current position, and where we have left to go.
Aptar Closures is unveiling three tamper-evident and recyclable closures for sports beverages – setting its sights on lightweighted bottles, improved security, and an enhanced drinking experience.
Smurfit Westrock has packed LPA Group’s electrical connectors in reusable, recyclable, and FSC-certified corrugated cardboard – a move set to phase out conventional bubble wrap and timber without sacrificing their protective qualities.
Podback and Morrisons claim to have recycled over 10 million coffee pods in 2025 so far, with the top performing Morrisons store recycling 5 tonnes in just over six months.
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has collaborated with Inplac to develop stronger heavy duty sacks without increasing film thickness, especially for 50kg bags used in demanding markets like agriculture and construction.
In this instalment of our Rapid Interview series, Tom Wielicki – global vice president, Innovation, Sustainability at Maxim Label & Packaging – runs us through the company’s data-driven approach to digital and intelligent packaging, ranging from RFID to Digital Product Passport solutions.
Vytal has acquired Bumerang in hopes of expanding digital reuse across foodservice and events venues in Spain, as well as helping more organizations align with incoming PPWR mandates.
We have been following the evolution of the paper bottle for near-on a decade. In this time, we have observed how it has caught the imagination and attention of the industry in a way that few other packaging innovations have. But can it really move beyond niche to mainstream? This is the question…
New hand creams from Maison Guerlain now feature Amcor’s CleanStream premium post-consumer recycled polypropylene in their hexagonal packaging, designed to be recyclable across Europe.
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has announced it will be producing the ‘world’s first’ emerald green bottles from its NextGen Furnace for Jägermeister.
Huhtamaki has revealed its new ice cream cups designed to be home and industrially compostable and recyclable, made from ‘responsibly sourced’ certified paperboard.
