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…
In a new report, the Rethink Plastic Alliance recommends further measures to help the EU meet its packaging waste goals, including more ambitious reuse targets, a swift transition into deposit return schemes, and financial incentives for participation.
Agilyx has announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Plastic Energy founder Carlos Monreal, designed to source and supply feedstock for Europe’s advanced plastic recycling market.
Elopak is investing in and becoming a co-owner of Blue Ocean Closures, aspiring to drive the shift into fibre-based beverage cartons and encourage further growth for both companies.
Aluminium Deutschland has expressed concern that America’s 25% tariff on aluminium imports does not include aluminium scrap, warning that this could have ‘fatal consequences’ for the German and European markets.
TOPPAN has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Italian based BOPP film manufacturer Irplast from the current majority shareholder, investment fund Cheyne Strategic Value Credit.
Nextek and Coveris have announced a partnership aiming to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE and PP) packaging waste into food-grade recycled resins and films using Nextek’s COtooCLEAN process.
Plastics Recyclers Europe has noted the slowest growth in Europe’s plastic recycling capacity ‘in years’, blaming a decline in domestic production, increases in imports, and company closures due to economic pressures.
Following the US government’s imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium, Cepi has called on the European Commission to continue negotiations, citing the potential for future tariffs including pulp and paper and aiming to avoid supply chain disruptions.
How are the biggest brands performing in the realm of sustainable packaging? In this in-depth report, we assess the extent of progress these leading brand owners have made in their self-directed initiatives towards establishing a circular economy for plastics, and we explore the future phases of…
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide a positive unboxing experience, and facilitate minimal but easy returns – and how high-ranking executives can unite packaging teams across their organizations.
Printzells Confectionery has partnered with Huhtamaki to launch its nut-based spread in recyclable paper cups and lids, said to be suitable for local paper waste management.
Smurfit WestRock CEO Tony Smurfit has described Donald Trump’s import tariffs as “economic suicide for America” as he discusses their potentially “damaging” impact on the paper packaging trade and Ireland’s economic relations with the US.
