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…
Earlier this year, Austrade and the Australian High Commission held a VIP Food and Drink Event at Australia House in London, showcasing Australian food and drink products ahead of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement coming into force on the 31st of May.
In a new study from Amcor, 52% of European consumers suggest that the impact of packaging on global warming is influencing their purchasing decisions, while 84% seek out written instructions for recycling before buying a packaged product.
Borealis has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Rialti, a producer of mechanically recycled polypropylene (PP) compounds for injection moulding and extrusion.
After a promising start to the year for many, weak demand, persistently high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers are currently negatively affecting manufacturers of plastic packaging in Germany, according to the German plastic packaging industry association.
BASF Venture Capital GmbH (BVC), the corporate venture company of the BASF Group has announced an investment in the Swiss startup DePoly SA (DePoly), a plastic solutions provider developing chemical recycling technology.
The Open 3P Data Standard for packaging, developed initially to support efficient and consistent data capture, sharing, and reporting on plastic packaging has now been expanded to cover all common packaging materials including glass, metals, paper, fibre-based composites and wood.
Global packaging and paper group Mondi has partnered with building materials supplier Baumit to launch SolmixBag, a water-soluble paper bag aiming to reduce waste in the construction industry.
TOMRA’s latest report has examined the impact of in-store deposit return systems on European consumers that recycle over 50 drink containers at a time, aiming to help retailers increase traffic and brand loyalty for their stores.
In a new position paper, Euroconsumers has laid out a checklist set to aid the development of clear and affordable reuse and recycling systems that forefront consumer convenience.
Demand for European mechanically recycled polymers is the lowest it’s been for several years. Costs through the chain remain high and producer margins for many grades narrow. In this insight, Mark Victory, Senior Editor, Recycling at ICIS, discusses the current underlying structural shortages –…
A consumer research project run by City to Sea and Re by Beauty Kitchen claims to have revealed a general interest in circular packaging systems for retail products – proposing prefilled returnable packaging as the most convenient and popular option.
In theory, reusable and refillable packaging solutions are two of several pathways to achieving circularity, reducing waste, and tackling pollution. So, why hasn’t every trial or pilot been successful? Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell, Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging and Sustainability, and Antje…
