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…
The commercial shift to alternative packaging types isn’t working — so what will? Dr Ashlee Jahnke, research director of biodegradable bioplastics developer Teysha Technologies, explains why she believes polymer research holds the key.
Casper Thykier, co-founder and CEO at Zappar, creative studio and AR platform, explores how technology can be used to adapt to societal changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As fibre based materials increasingly compete in plastic-dominated niches how do we compare environmental footprints? Tim Sykes spoke to Smurfit Kappa’s Arco Berkenbosch & Jurgita Girzadiene about novel applications and a new approach to LCA
Fin Slater recently spoke with Sam Jones, sustainability strategy and communications manager at DS Smith, about sustainability drivers, LCAs, and industry collaborations.
In this article, Rich Quelch of Origin looks at the role that packaging is currently playing in the field of medicinal cannabis to keep young children safe.
A new survey from Smurfit Kappa has revealed the extent to which businesses are rethinking their products and packaging solutions in their efforts to tackle environmental waste.
The more differentiated, relevant and customised life sciences products and treatments become, the greater the likelihood of efficacy, adherence and patient safety. Yet this presents a growing logistical challenge for manufacturers and distributors
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