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…
Can stakeholders set aspirational sustainability goals without disengaging the public? Dr Calvin Lakhan from SPRING explores the importance of communication and accountability.
Labelling may not be the first thing that comes to mind when devising a multimarket expansion strategy. However, for brands looking to go global, getting product labelling right from the very beginning is vital.
Jose Gorbea, HP’s Global Head of Brands explores how, with the right focus, print service providers can react to consumers’ search for more sustainable packaging solutions.
Andrew Manly, communications director at the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association, looks back at this year’s AIPIA congress and at some of the main takeaways.
Are consumers ready to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability? That’s a question asked by every brand and retailer, and one that seems to have many different answers, according to Winfried Muehling.
A recent report from Avery Dennison, a platinum sponsor of our 2021 Sustainable Packaging Summit, looks into how companies can reshape their business models in order to embrace sustainability.
Is Coca-Cola’s 100% plant-based bottle really better for the environment than PET alternatives? The answer to that question isn’t as simple as you might think, says Mario Grimau, a polymer engineer and materials science specialist at SPRING.
In today’s digital-first world, how can brands maximise the commercial value of their packaging? It’s all about creating meaningful ways to interact with customers without a physical presence, argues Matt Ward.
How does Ferrero, the maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, approach packaging sustainability? We spoke with Fabio Mora, the company’s global packaging director, to find out.
Dana Breed, global R&D director of packaging and sustainability at the Coca-Cola Company, tells us more about the R&D process that led to the creation of the company’s first-ever 100% plant-based bottle.
In this article, Carol O’Neill, Group President of BW Packaging Systems, discusses the nuances of what it means to be “sustainable” in different regions of the world.
