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…
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AIMPLAS is developing PHA-based water vapour barrier coatings for bioplastics and reinforced materials with improved mechanical properties as part of the European PRESERVE project – aspiring to preserve food, beverages, and non-renewable resources.
Convivialité Ventures, Pernod Ricard’s venture capital fund, has taken a minority share in circular economy technology startup ecoSPIRITS, which seeks to establish a low carbon, low waste, closed-loop distribution system for the premium wine and spirits industry.
ALPLA’s Blue Circle brand has designed recyclable, biodegradable coffee capsules that claim to offer improved barrier properties, prevent odour migration, and provide a tasteless alternative to single-use pods.
Renan Joel, Managing Director of Packaging at Easyfairs, argues that a drink’s taste will linger much more pleasurably on the palate when its packaging hits the spot, and how premium offers an aspirational and attainable outlet, in our latest comment article.
TotalEnergies Corbion has worked with COEXPAN to develop a bio-based cup using recycled PLA, with the design achieving full validation for line speeds and output using form-fill-seal technology.
Britvic Soft Drinks is implementing a recyclable carry handle solution from Item Products into the 1.75L twin bottle pack for its Robinsons fruit drink brand.
Various NGOs and packaging industry players have released a joint letter urging policymakers to amend the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to facilitate fair access to high-quality recyclate – suggesting such measures as a “priority right” to food-contact materials…
Hug&Hold by Mondi is a 100% paper-based solution that has been designed to act as an alternative to plastic shrink wrap, with a primary focus on bundling PET bottles. Tarik Aniba, Sales & Marketing Director at Mondi Corrugated Solutions, tells us more about the drivers behind the development of…
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched its Cup Movement, a pilot scheme based in the Highlands that aims to normalise reusable takeaway cups over their single-use alternatives.
Waitrose has removed plastic and foil sleeves from the necks of its own-brand wine bottles as a contribution to its wider goal of cutting down on unnecessary packaging.
Amcor has worked alongside coffee roaster Löfbergs to launch a mono-material solution for coffee packaging – apparently suitable for both chemical and mechanical recycling and a 55% reduction in carbon footprint.
