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…
Tetra Pak has introduced a new collaborative innovation model with leading paperboard producers, a move aimed at tackling the food packaging industry's sustainability challenges.
SABIC and Plastic Energy are set to commence construction on the first commercial unit to produce SABIC’s flagship “certified circular” polymers, which are made from the upcycling of mixed and used plastic.
Unilever and the Alibaba Group have created an Al-enabled recycling system that automatically identifies and sorts plastic packaging, with the aim of speeding high-grade plastic back into the circular economy.
Sappi has collaborated with Dutch chocolate manufacturer Tony’s Chocolonely on a heat-sealable, paper-based secondary packaging solution for its new “Tiny Tony’s” chocolate varieties.
Daesang, a leading Korean health food producer, has chosen SIG’s Heat&Go microwaveable technology for aseptic carton packs to package its new Nucare Roasted Rice winter edition.
TerraCycle has partnered with biopharmaceutical company Sanofi, the maker of Buscopan and Dulcolax, to launch a new initiative that allows consumers to recycle their empty medicine blister packs.
Dow has announced the extension of its partnership with recycling company, Mr. Green Africa, in an effort to help fight the plastic waste challenge in Kenya and advance a circular economy for plastics in Africa.
