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…
World Ocean Day is always an important day in my calendar. It is my why. No matter what else is going on in our industry, my deep gratitude for the ocean and my determination to protect it from plastic pollution is what ground me. It is useful to remember my core mission is not to make more euros,…
With the PPWR just a few months away from fully coming into force, organisations across the packaging value chain are working to understand how they can be compliant. We spoke with three partners at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Annamaria Tothova, Monika Zejden-Erdmann, and…
In years gone by, packaging was mainly viewed in terms of cost and compliance – but times are changing. In 2026, packaging is closely linked to innovation, consumer experience, sustainability, and supply chain issues. In this article Laurel Spencer, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Marketing…
Scrutiny over greenwashing is intensifying, and the companies that don’t get it right now face legal repercussions in the EU. In this article, Sam Webster, director of growth & innovation at HowGood, argues that consumer trust now depends on transparent, visible on-pack data backed by science.
Henkel recently launched what it says is the first cold seal solution designed for barrier-coated paper packaging. To learn more about this new solution’s attributes, the R&D process, and how it relates to PPWR concerns, we spoke with Dr. Roberto Pela, business development manager for packaging…
Most consumers say they want to support recycling efforts, but what happens when participation doesn’t match intention? Marius Fraurud, head of TOMRA Collection, discusses why convenience is critical in terms of increasing participation in deposit return schemes.
What does the packaging industry need to do to ensure it is considered an ally in the sustainability transition? Elopak’s outgoing CEO Thomas Körmendi draws on his more than 30 years of packaging industry experience to answer this question.
In 2024, the EU decreed that environmental claims must be substantiated by factual evidence, with harsh penalties for non-compliance. But, given uneven implementation across member states and the pausing of stricter EU-wide reforms, what is the best way for businesses to manage this risk? Matteo…
Matteo Squeo, founder of The Green Clause and member of the Permanent Delegation of the Court of Justice, the General Court and the EFTA Court, examines the EU’s new PPWR guidance in detail and explores its shortcomings.
In modern times, packaging sits at the intersection between sustainability, cost, safety, marketing, and plenty of other crucial macro trends. It has evolved from simply being a straightforward business decision and now reflects how businesses actually operate. How did we get here? Peter Stael,…
Fortnum & Mason’s hampers are iconic across the globe, and immediately communicate quality, craftsmanship, and expert curation to consumers. But what goes into creating them, and how is the company tackling sustainability issues? Speaking from London Packaging Week, Yvonne Isherwood, Head of…
From 12 August 2026, every piece of packaging on the EU market will be legally required to have its own Declaration of Conformity. But what does it actually require, and who is legally responsible for signing it? Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, a packaging strategy consultancy based…
