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…
We’re all familiar with the shocking statistics by now: in 1950, the world produced just two million tonnes of plastics. It now produces over 450 million tonnes. However, according to a Plastics Europe report: circular plastics now account for 13.5% in new plastic products manufactured in Europe.…
In the latest LinkedIn Live panel of the year, as part of the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2024 series, we take a deep dive into the topic of Circularity.We will be asking vital questions such as: What is the pivotal role of safe and sustainable chemical innovation? How do we meet PPWR targets?…
Vivien McKewen explores how has the carbon conversation has changed in recent years, and the implications, featuring insights from packaging manufacturers, FMCG companies and the end consumer. Finally, she explains: how to be F.A.C.T.U.A.L in your communication.
Barbar Dunin explores the value that life cycle analysis (LCA) can provide in supporting sustainability claims, amid increasing regulatory and consumer pressure to avoid greenwashing.
Sustainable packaging trends like recyclable materials, minimalist packaging, and reusable pack design help manufacturers reduce waste and, in many cases, enhance brand perception. However, thoughtful execution is needed to maintain purchase motivation and brand consistency.
Chain of custody standards have used mass balance and book & claim systems to bring about change across a wide range of supply chains including renewable energy, responsible palm oil, sustainable forestry and more. In this session, we’ll learn how new standards are leveraging these proven methods…
Marine plastic pollution is one of the most catastrophic manifestations of the environmental problems associated with packaging. Prevented Ocean Plastics is a new and, we believe, potentially transformative program that’s addressing the crisis in an innovative and scalable way. Raffi Schieir…
CEFLEX and Petcore have collaborated in large-scale research analysing the composition of post-consumer waste. Dana Mosora (CEFLEX) and Raphaël Jaumotte (Petcore) unpack the implications for efforts to drive up recycling rates in plastic packaging.
Having hosted the HolyGrail 2.0 member meeting on the previous day, the Summit gives a public platform to this ground-breaking collaboration to discuss the progress of the project, next steps, and the future of the Initiative in the context of an open, competitive market for facilitating a…
Bostik’s Sylvie Despret assesses the impact of adhesives in enabling sustainability advancements in packaging, the latest technologies on the market, with the example of the Wash-off PSA Labels, and Laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, and, in the context of latest market trends and…
