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…
Allianz Stadium piloted a ‘UK first’ plastic-free drinks carrier at the England XV v France XV rugby match last month in collaboration with Notpla and Levy, aiming to bring home-compostable packaging solutions into live stadium service at scale.
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has announced the launch of RECY:CHECK - a recyclability certification protocol for fibre-based composite packaging – and published the updated Design for Recycling (DfR) Guidelines for liquid packaging cartons.
SIG has announced a strategic partnership with PulPac, aiming to utilize the company’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and establish a development program for large-scale production of paper-based closures for SIG’s aseptic cartons.
Reborn Materials, a specialist in enzyme-enhanced biodegradable plastics, has acquired AI and data analytics firm B2En Co. to develop an advanced lifecycle analysis platform with precision AI-based tracking and ESG data verification.
PepsiCo’s exclusive bottler in Mexico, Grupo GEPP, has installed expanded bottling lines for returnable PET and glass, partnering with Sidel to pursue a 10% increase in returnable packaging solutions by 2030.
Smurfit Westrock has packed LPA Group’s electrical connectors in reusable, recyclable, and FSC-certified corrugated cardboard – a move set to phase out conventional bubble wrap and timber without sacrificing their protective qualities.
Podback and Morrisons claim to have recycled over 10 million coffee pods in 2025 so far, with the top performing Morrisons store recycling 5 tonnes in just over six months.
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has collaborated with Inplac to develop stronger heavy duty sacks without increasing film thickness, especially for 50kg bags used in demanding markets like agriculture and construction.
Vytal has acquired Bumerang in hopes of expanding digital reuse across foodservice and events venues in Spain, as well as helping more organizations align with incoming PPWR mandates.
New hand creams from Maison Guerlain now feature Amcor’s CleanStream premium post-consumer recycled polypropylene in their hexagonal packaging, designed to be recyclable across Europe.
Huhtamaki has revealed its new ice cream cups designed to be home and industrially compostable and recyclable, made from ‘responsibly sourced’ certified paperboard.
Nine UK retailers including ASDA, Tesco and Ocado Retail have issued a joint Statement of Intent to explore how reusable packaging could be implemented in-store and online, aiming to offer a prefilled items system and reduce single-use packaging.
