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…
In this edition of the Spotlight, UPM explains how converters and brand owners can pave a path to PPWR-compliant packaging by looking to renewable feedstocks as a source of sustainable, bio-based packaging and labeling materials.
In this edition of the Spotlight, UPM Biochemicals details how its UPM Circular Renewable Black material, derived from lignin, remains detectable in NIR sorting systems used across Europe. It also aims to align with the upcoming PPWR legislation and UK Plastics Pact requirements.
UPM’s Circular Renewable Black material is said to be made from renewable, forest-based feedstock and engineered to remain detectable in NIR sorting systems, while integrating seamlessly into existing polymer and masterbatch processes. The company explains more in this edition of the Spotlight.
