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…
Borouge and Borealis have joined forces with Catalytic Finance Foundation, Pelita Mekar Semesta (PMS) and Reciki Solusi Indonesia in an effort to establish Indonesia’s ‘first’ fully integrated circular waste management ecosystem.
MacFarlane Packaging has revealed the findings of its 2025 Unboxing Survey, which include 84% of consumers being willing to return reusable packaging and 70% of consumers now expecting ‘environmentally responsible’ packaging.
Coveris has revealed it has agreed to sell its labels and board business (Business Unit Paper) to US private equity company Kingswood Capital Management, with the deal expected to close within the first quarter of 2026.
Amazon and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee are developing recyclable, home-compostable packaging from crop residues – intending to reduce plastic consumption, cut carbon emissions, and help farmers profit from side streams.
Plantsea has revealed that it has raised around €400,000 to help advance production of its natural polymer film from lab scale to industrial manufacturing trials.
Negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty continue in Geneva, but where do we currently stand – and where do negotiators hope to go? We take a bird’s eye view of the International Negotiating Committee saga so far, and hear from a number of voices commenting live from the conference centre.
In the last year or so, we have seen increased investments in companies producing fibre-based packaging - from Yangi securing €10 million in funding to scale its dry forming technology to Fiberdom receiving €3.5 million for its compostable paperboard material. What are the main drivers behind…
Sparxell has raised $5 million (€4,231,350) in Pre-Series A funding for its cellulose-based colourant technology, which is said to reduce water consumption by 90%.
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year, Klöckner Pentaplast has completed its financial restructuring – reportedly eliminating around €1.3 billion of funded debt.
Starlinger is suing two companies for infringing three patents related to its conversion line for block bottom valve bags, with the Chinese Court ruling in its favour.
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