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…
Ĕleeo Brands has introduced its Boogie Bubbling Vapor Bath product in the flexible AeroFlexx Pak, aiming to deliver an easy-to-use solution while supporting a positive environmental impact.
Papa John’s has collaborated with Smurfit Westrock to create a tiered box for holding three medium pizzas, aiming to develop an interactive experience for all ages.
Arbikie Distillery, Edinburgh Napier University and the University of Dundee have collaborated on the MycoPack project, which aims to use distillery by-products like spent grain to create compostable packaging.
Snack company Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative to reduce plastic packaging on Cadbury Crunchie multipacks, reducing the outer packaging by 60% per pack.
Glass packaging company Verallia has revealed its new Vista bottle crafted from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass, said to consume 40% less energy during production compared to virgin glass.
Hey Circle says the robustness and durability of its reusable shipping packaging has been tested in conveyor belt, stack pressure and drop tests with the Gebhardt Intralogistics Group and the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK).
Industrial lubricants manufacturer ROCOL has announced the global launch of its Ultimate Silicone Spray, a multi-purpose mould release and lubricant spray designed to enhance safety and productivity in demanding industrial environments.
Sun Grape California has introduced a new Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene (MDOPE) grape bag, said to reduce the use of traditional plastics by utilizing a recyclable, mono-material film.
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released its Progress Report 2024: Evolving for Impact - an overview of five years of impact - and announced its 2030 strategy to create a circular economy for plastics.
Indorama Ventures claims it has recycled over 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011, transforming used PET into high-quality recycled PET (rPET) resins and other materials, used across various industries.
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and nanoplastics (MnPs) to various environmental and human health impacts, ranging from disrupted food production to cancer and infertility.
