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…
Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins have signed an agreement to produce and co-market segregated bio-polypropylene and carbon recycled polypropylene (PP). The companies aim to meet increasing market demand in segments such as healthcare, automotive parts, electrical appliances, packaging…
Coverpla has expanded its packaging model with the launch of a made-to-measure service ranging from cap to bottle, covering design, tooling and production even for small runs.
UK logistics company Whistl has implemented a new repurposing process for its label waste, which it claims could see 25 tonnes of label waste converted into new liner or paper products instead of being destined for landfill.
Valmet has introduced its Wet End Analyzer designed to help paper, board, and tissue producers improve wet end processes to achieve improved product quality, process stability and reduced operating costs.
On November 14th, this year’s Circular Valley Forum will take place in Wuppertal, Germany, under the motto ‘Action across Borders and Industries’, with 1,200 attendees expected from business, politics, science and society.
Quadpack has unveiled its Serenity Tube for applying eye cream and other skincare treatments, with a flexible applicator and the option to incorporate recycled content in the cap and sleeve.
Alcoa, Ball and Unilever have partnered to pilot the first use of Elysis carbon-free smelting technology in personal care and home care packaging, said to eliminate direct greenhouse gas emissions and generate oxygen in place of CO2.
Grupo Lantero’s mono-material PET packaging with resealing technology aims to keep food fresh for longer. Nominated as a Finalist in the Pre-Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category of the Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Álvaro Bernad, director of Innovation, Marketing and Sustainability at…
A research team at the College of Natural Resources and Environment in Virginia Tech University, USA claim to have proved that biodegradable bioplastics can form durable, protective films on paper using a spray-coating technique, improving strength and barrier properties.
Områ - Norway’s new national facility for sorting plastic packaging waste - has officially opened today, jointly owned by TOMRA and Plastretur and expected to process approximately 80% of Norway’s packaging waste by 2030.
