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…
Woola has raised €2.5 million in a funding round and is expanding its wool-based alternative to protective plastic packaging into the luxury goods market.
Panvita Group is adopting the DS Smith Easy Bowl corrugated cardboard tray in a bid to lower plastic consumption across the Ave meat product line by over 1.6 million pieces of packaging every year.
Market pulp supplier Rottneros AB is investing in and becoming a co-owner of Blue Ocean Closures, with its sights now set on the further development of fibre-based packaging materials.
TIPA and ATI have unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ fully compostable lid for coffee capsules, set to align with upcoming compostability legislation and improve barrier protection, sealing properties, protection against material migration, and more.
EUROPEN has joined over 100 associations in the European packaging industry in encouraging EU Member States to preserve the Single Market and prevent supply chain disruptions in the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, is leading a €1 million seed funding round in Swedish start-up FineCell to help develop and plan a demo production facility for its technology, which converts dry pulp fibre into added-value biomaterial.
Paper bag manufacturer Sentrex has adopted Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap paper wrapping solution for its pallets in a bid to simplify logistics, optimize efficiency in the wrapping process, and phase out unnecessary plastics.
As the dust settles after the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2023, we’re casting our eye over the highlights of this year’s event. Our 95 speakers and 650 attendees offered a range of perspectives from across the value chain and an array of global regions, bringing with them a plethora of discussion…
A joint effort between Smurfit Kappa and Valpak has resulted in a freestanding cardboard cup recycling box designed to contain empty beverage containers in a fully recyclable pack for transportation to waste collectors.
Over 1,700 companies in the European reusable and refillable packaging industry have backed the draft General Approach of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposed in Spain, especially its reuse and refill targets and restrictions on the single-use packaging market.
Fromagerie Milleret has packaged two of its premium cheeses in recycle-ready paper from Amcor – a move expected to enhance recyclability while maintaining the quality of the products.
