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…
The European FLEXPOL project has developed an innovative antibacterial and antifungal plastic film using nanoencapsulated essential oils that it says is more eco-friendly than current hygienization methods.
A visit to the renowned Rockwell Automation fair in Chicago, US, wrapped up 2019 with a valuable insight into the future of automation and software, experienced on a diverse show floor in terms of technological advancements and attendees alike.
Cerulean and PCE say that their collaboration will allow collapsible tube manufacturers to fully automate their end-of-line processes with integrated pack and test solutions.
First Mile has joined forces with Fashion for Good in a new pilot scheme that aims to test a key part of the infrastructure of a potential circular system to tackle the issue of plastic polybag waste.
Lidl will become the first UK supermarket to launch new packaging using ocean-bound plastic, plastic that would have otherwise ended up in the ocean, collected from beaches and coastline around South East Asia.
Viridor will supply HDPE (high-density polyethylene) to P&G in a move that is projected to save the equivalent of 200 million bottles of virgin plastic over five years.
