Circular Economy Act must strengthen EU’s EPR framework, say industry voices
EUROPEN is one of 40+ industry associations calling for a stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework under the Circular Economy
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AIMPLAS develops recyclable barrier coatings in microalgae project
Plastics Technology Centre AIMPLAS has revealed its participation in the European MULTIPLY project, including developing recyclable barrier coatings and active
Industry associations call for internal market legal basis for EU Circular Economy Act
Industry associations including the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), Metal Packaging Europe, FINAT and Cepi have signed
Yangi unlocks 80% CO2 cut with dry-formed tray for hot, cold and frozen foods
Yangi has used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals
Why are so many reusable packaging companies failing?
Reusable packaging companies are shutting down at an alarming rate. Why is this happening, and what can be done to
Keurig’s K-Cup pods named as recyclable under Ontario’s Blue Box programme
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Circular Materials are encouraging consumers to recycle their plastic K-Cup pods at home via
TotalEnergies Corbion aims to improve recycling with label-free bottle
TotalEnergies Corbion has unveiled an embossed, label-free PLA bottle for the South Korean beverage market, designed to integrate into
Indorama Ventures and AMB Spa introduce PET multi-layer tray designed for recycling
Indorama Ventures and AMB Spa have unveiled a ‘next-generation’ PET multilayer tray designed for recycling, aiming to meet the
BOPET lidding film with anti-fog properties revealed by Cosmo Films
Cosmo Films has launched an anti-fog, transparent BOPET lidding film for food packaging – intending to prevent condensation, boost visual
Research project turns prairie fibre into cleaning bottle-grade plastic
An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops
CCL Label and Checkpoint aim to improve traceability with data platform for whisky casks
CCL Label has announced the launch of SmartCask by Checkpoint, a digital identification and data platform that integrates data chips
Refill gains ground as Europe’s 2030 PPWR targets approach
Earlier this month, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France hosted over 10,000 attendees and exhibitors for Paris
Single-feed RVM from TOMRA aims for durability, accessibility and visual appeal
TOMRA’s new single-feed reverse vending machine, TOMRA T100, upfronts an attractive design, accessible placement, sustainability-minded material choices,