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…
PrintCYC, a value chain initiative for the recycling of printed films, says that it has achieved “remarkable results” regarding the recycling of printed plastic films and processing of recyclate.
Procter & Gamble will start the switch to recyclable HDPE tubes for its Crest, Oral-B and Blend-a-med brands in January 2021 and will continue until full conversion by 2025 for US and European markets.
DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant, and Viscofan have together created a multi-barrier casing for meat products made via advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics.
We spoke with Tjalle Hijlkema, marketing manager for flexible packaging at BASF, to learn more about the importance of water-based inks to the success of packaging sustainability.
Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK (JDE UK, part of the JDE Peet’s Group) have joined forces to create Podback: a first of its kind recycling programme for coffee pods.
REELbrands, Swanline and SPP Labs, have collaborated to bring to market a range of plastic-free, fibre-based barrier coated boards which they claim has the potential to replace plastic-coated packaging.
Prior to our online event with Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), we are taking a closer look at the initiatives's work and get a sneak preview of some of the topics discussed at the event.
In partnership with Italian rice producer Riseria Vignola Giovanni, Mondi and Fiorini International say they have developed Italy’s first 100% recyclable paper rice bag.
With the “Recycle me!” app, Coca-Cola Austria and waste management specialist Reclay Group will now reward consumers who recycle their PET bottles in designated collection containers.
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics has introduced a new range of tenter frame, biaxially-oriented polyethylene (TF-BOPE) for linear low, medium, and high-density packaging films.
Siemens and packaging machinery manufacturer T Freemantle are toasting a partnership that has developed a range of new solutions specifically for the global craft brewery market.
With the festive period fast approaching, DS Smith and Glenhaze have supported the creation of BrewDog’s 2020 advent calendars in line with the brewer’s commitment to being carbon negative.
