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…
In an exclusive comment feature, Lucinda Langton, director of sustainable packaging at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, unpacks the company's steps towards creating a low carbon, circular economy for plastic.
In this article, Michael Dann, global product line Leader for HFFS solutions at BW Flexible Systems, provides a refresher on how the food market has historically met consumer demand.
Moisture damage prevention expert Absortech has recently announced a carbon neutral version of its Absorpole® desiccant. We speak to the company’s CMO, Elsa Jimenez, about the sometimes overlooked danger of moisture damage to packaging.
What steps do major plastics producers take to address the circularity challenges of the material? Elisabeth Skoda catches up with Berry’s CEO Tom Salmon to get his take on plastic as a packaging material and its role in a circular economy.
Elin Li, Business Development Manager at Holmen Iggesund, shares her insights into how packaging can help with a successful omnichannel strategy with Elisabeth Skoda.
In this article, Rich Quelch, global head of marketing at packaging design agency DiD, looks into the latest developments in smart packaging design and how pharma companies, healthcare professionals, and patients are benefitting.
Colours that stand out on the shelf and also in an e-commerce context can make a real difference in how well a pack performs. But how can this be achieved?
From COVID-19 to sustainability, two experts from ExxonMobil - Francois Chambon, global strategic marketing manager for polyethylene and Etienne Lernoux, senior technologist - look into what the future holds for the flexible packaging market.
Neil Court-Johnston, VP Strategy EMEA at Zotefoams, talks about the company’s expertise in monomaterials and the recently launched ReZorce food and beverage pack.
What do people actually like to buy? European consultancy Beyond Reason aims to take some of the guesswork out of consumer behaviour, and zoom in on the "missing element" - implicit motivation.
There are many challenges facing the EU paper industry as it works to meet its emission-reduction obligations. Adrian Hiel explores some of the potential routes to achieving this.
How can packaging help to create a successful omnichannel strategy? We speak to Uwe Melichar, president of the European Brand & Packaging Design Association (epda-design.com) to get his take on the role packaging can play.
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