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…
Apparently, BASF is considering selling its coating business to Carlyle for around €7 billion – a move hoped to recoup funds in the wake of soaring energy prices.
Henkel and LyondellBasell (LYB) have collaborated to develop a renewable-based solution for the plastic cage of Henkel’s WC Frisch/Bref solid toilet rim blocks, using 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% bio-circular based raw materials.
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Laura Ott, head of Customer Development at PreZero Sustainable Packaging, explains how digitalization and standardization can help businesses keep on top of evolving legislation – and how PreZero can help.
INEOS plans to shut two of its production units in Rheinberg due to high energy prices and carbon costs across the chemical sector, as well as a reported ‘lack’ of tariff protection – a landscape described as ‘suicide’ for Europe’s industry.
Siegwerk, Borouge, and TPN Food Packaging (TPN) have collaborated on a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch said to provide robust protection and superior functionality.
From 23rd – 25th September 2025, Packaging Europe reported live from the show floor of this year’s Fachpack trade show at the Messezentrum Nuremberg. Established and emerging talent from every corner of the industry displayed their innovations in line with the key theme of ‘Transition in…
Reusable Packaging Europe and the New European Reuse Alliance have led a joint industry statement calling for the European Union to introduce a ‘clear and enforceable’ symbol for consumer-facing reusable packaging, yet allow exemptions for individual assets in B2B operations.
Following a total investment of €105 million, Indaver has announced that its Plastics2Chemicals installation in Antwerp is producing chemically recycled raw materials for ‘virgin quality’ packaging applications, with an anticipated annual capacity of 26kT.
TOMRA Recycling welcomed participants of the NEXTLOOPP initiative to its headquarters in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany last month, for live demonstrations of its latest sorting systems for polypropylene (PP) sorting and discussions on advancing Design for Recycling.
Borealis has revealed that its new, Beringen-based compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins is now fully operational, allowing customers to co-develop and test the use of recycled plastics in their operations.
Mondi’s Merebank mill in Durban, South Africa has announced the installation of a new turbine in its power plant, enabling the mill to generate 60% of its electricity, significantly reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and improving operational efficiency.
ClientEarth has filed a lawsuit against Nestlé Poland over ‘misleading’ recycled content and recyclability claims made on its Nałęczowianka water bottles.
