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…
Aiming to make the logistics sector more ‘efficient and sustainable’, Newwen has launched reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes equipped with IoT technology such as RFID and QR codes, distributed by Paardekooper.
Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have collaborated on ‘the industry’s first’ market-ready paper bottle and fibre-based cap combination, expected to reach consumers in early 2025.
Data and consulting company Smithers’ in-depth market modelling, The Future of Package Printing to 2029, predicts a growth trajectory for the packaging print industry that will push its global value to $604.0 billion in 2029.
Debatin has collaborated with PreZero on a new packaging solution containing 60% PCR material, with 50% apparently coming from materials collected through the household recycling system, including plastic packaging and mixed recyclables.
Mondi has co-founded Paper Sacks Go Circular Spain, a twelve-company alliance focused on improving the circularity of used paper bags in the Spanish construction industry.
Twellium Industrial Company (Twellium) has partnered with Sidel to develop a new PET packaging facility in Kumasi, Ghana for still and carbonated beverages, said to feature ‘Africa’s fastest’ complete PET water line.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has partnered with Panverta to create films with an improved oxygen barrier layer, said to reduce the number of layers in dry foods packaging.
A.P. Moller Holding’s new venture, Vioneo, is set to manufacture fossil-free plastic resins with a green menthol feedstock at an upcoming production complex in Antwerp – aiming for reduced reliance on fossil resources, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and increased traceability.
New packaging has been designed for Innocent Drinks’ entire juice and smoothie portfolio, intended to reflect the products’ natural, refreshing ingredients and help consumers easily navigate the drink lineup.
ALPLAhana has announced its first down-lock dispenser pump, made entirely of polypropylene (PP) and aiming to maximize recyclability, reduce components and offer a customizable complete system.
Södra will supply Stora Enso with kraft lignin from the ‘world’s largest’ production facility coming to Sweden in 2027 – anticipating a production capacity of up to 250,000 tpy of kraft lignin.
By the end of 2030, a new initiative from Novelis plans to achieve an average of 75% recycled aluminium content, emit less than 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of flat-rolled aluminium shipped, and invest in circularity for the aluminium industry.
