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…
PulPac has received €20 million in funding from the European Investment Bank to scale its patented Dry Molded Fiber technology for bottles, coffee cup lids, pharmaceutical packaging, and more.
Nespresso Canada and Éco Entreprises Québec will expand their ‘green bag’ coffee capsule recycling programme across all Quebec municipalities, aiming to simplify the recycling process while complying with EPR.
A city-wide reusable cup system with a local deposit-return model is taking place in Lisbon, facilitated by TOMRA, Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal (AHRESP), and city officials.
RKW Group has introduced PE films with an integrated EVOH barrier into its RKW Horizon range, based on MDO technology and said to offer ‘a recyclable, sustainable solution’ when combined with RKW’s ProTec sealing films.
Innonature Packaging Solutions has converted ‘sustainably sourced’ cork into a reusable and recyclable sleeve for wine and spirits bottles, recently launching the solution with Dubai Duty Free.
In the spirit of our #30WildPackagingWins campaign, which counts down the days until the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we shine a spotlight on five packaging innovations that have resonated most strongly with our readership in 2025.
With the launch of the latest model of Fiat Grande Panda, Fiat claims it has become the first car manufacturer to incorporate recycled materials from used beverage cartons in a vehicle.
Absolut says it has successfully trialled an ‘industry-first’ paper-based cap and bottle duo in collaboration with Blue Ocean Closures (BOC), as part of its goal to create a fully biobased bottle.
Little Coffee Cup and the Big Surprise by Hayley Slack claims to be the ‘world’s first’ published children’s book to be printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups, using James Cropper’s CupCycling process.
Food and drink wholesaler Booker has announced its own-label packaging range seeking to support businesses including event caterers, food trucks and takeaways across the hospitality sector.
Asahi has harnessed the release of carbon dioxide when opening its Mirai no Lemon Sour beverage can to float real lemon slices to the surface of the drink, targeting a ‘unique sensory experience’.
Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Group and Fost Plus’ new state-of-the-art plastics recycling facility in Lommel aims to convert everyday waste from 80% of Belgian households into high-quality recyclate for packaging applications.
