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…
40% of General Mills shareholders have voted in favour of a Green Century proposal requesting that the company report on its sustainability-minded packaging progress, including plastic reduction and clear labelling.
Metsä Spring has launched pre-commercial sales for Muoto – its three-dimensional, wood-based packaging – and may consider investment into its first commercial factory in 2025.
Under this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator, eleven start-ups will test their innovations – including reusable packaging – within Amazon’s operations with a potential investment of up to £2 million (€2,393,090).
WWF commends the High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution’s INC-5 Ministerial Statement – which pushes for an ‘ambitious and effective’ treaty with legally binding, global rules to end plastic pollution by 2040 – and states that it will hold the Coalition to these commitments at INC-5 in…
Notpla has completed a £20 million (€23,924,400) Series A+ fundraising round – doubling its initial target – and plans to replace over 100 million units of single-use plastics annually, scaling its seaweed-based packaging in the United States.
Optima is working with PulPac and PA Consulting to develop bespoke machinery and expand the production of Dry Molded Fiber into coffee capsules, blister packaging, and other complex products.
The International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that, in the first half of 2024, its members’ global deliveries rose by 4.4% to over 3.4 billion units – yet access to aluminium recyclate is still limited, and global economic tensions continue to pose…
Marigold Health Foods has collaborated with Sonoco to launch its fully recyclable packaging for a variety of natural, plant-based food products, including stock cubes, sauces, and meat and fish alternatives.
ExxonMobil, ColorMasters and Totani have collaborated to create a PE stand-up pouch designed for enhanced performance and recyclability, aiming to address industry demand for functional and ‘environmentally-friendly’ mono-material packaging solutions.
OSY Group has announced that trials are under way across four continents for its flagship antimicrobial technology, which aims to increase the shelf-life of fresh produce and reduce food waste.
Diageo brand Johnnie Walker has revealed its limited edition Blue Label Ultra bottle, said to be the brand’s lightest 70cl Scotch whisky glass bottle and - to the best of the brand’s knowledge - the world’s lightest.
