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…
Piovan S.p.A. has signed an agreement to acquire all of IPEG, Inc.’s outstanding shares, in a bid to become the global leader in the field of industrial automation for the processing of virgin and recycled polymers and bio-resins.
Trinseo has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Heathland BV, a plastics recycling and converting company, as part of Trinseo’s plan to ensure a “reliable source” of recycled feedstock for its expanding portfolio of sustainable materials.
The Seymourpowell design agency has collaborated with the Swiss chocolate brand, Cailler, to redesign its Christmas pralines collection to attract a younger audience and incorporate recyclable elements.
Gartner Inc. reports that approximately 90% of public sustainability claims will not be met by 2025, adding that companies remain reliant on fossil-based plastics and single-use packaging.
Veolia will supply L’Oréal with food grade certified recycled plastic to be used in the cosmetics company’s packaging, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and boost circularity efforts.
The EUBP Conference ignited discussions on the “significant” role bioplastics will play in the European Green Deal, the need for clearer and fairer legislative frameworks, and the growth the industry is likely to experience in the future.
Suntory Group has today announced a prototype PET bottle made from 100% plant-based materials, which will be used for the company’s Orangina brand in Europe and Suntory Tennensui mineral water brand in Japan.
Kellogg’s has announced today that, in partnership with Tesco, it will pilot a paper liner for its cereal boxes in a select number of stores from January 2022.
Working in collaboration HHI, SABIC claims to have used the advanced recycling of recovered mixed and used ocean-bound plastic to develop certified circular polymers – a world first, according to the companies.
The Estée Lauder Companies says it will develop an ‘industry first’ recyclable paper bottle for the beauty segment as it joins the Pulpex partner consortium.
In January 2022, Dassault Systèmes, Ardagh Group, and EXXERGY will commence ‘virtual twin’ trials to test the use of an innovative coating technology that reportedly increases the strength and reduces the weight of glass bottles.
