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…
Mondi has teamed up with bicycle manufacturer Polana Bikes to develop a paper-based reusable packaging system, featuring Mondi’s pre-made paper ProtectorBAG for bikes and their components.
The European Commission has granted unconditional approval for Mars’ $36 billion (€30,915,000,000) merger with Kellanova, ruling that the deal would not inflate the merged entity’s bargaining power.
A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a successful deposit return system while delving deeper into the social, economic, and practical contexts affecting return rates.
The Old Bay seasoning brand has announced it is returning to its original tin packaging, replacing the current plastic packaging. Maintaining the same logo and design, the new tin will be available on shelves this month.
Pont Packaging has introduced a new tethered cap system for its Petpackers range, designed to comply with EU recycling guidelines and deliver added value for customers in sectors including the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) sector and beyond.
Henkel has relaunched the cardboard blister packaging for its Pritt glue sticks, featuring digital learning and crafting content on prittworld accessible via QR codes.
Biffa has revealed it has recycled 10 billion HDPE milk bottles through a closed-loop solution. Managing director of Biffa Polymers, James McLeary, believes this needs to become the norm, and issues such as UK exports of unprocessed plastic waste need to be tackled. In this article, we summarize…
Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water has announced a major five-year agreement with Ball, which will supply ‘tens of millions’ of bottles to support Re:Water’s growth in the retail, catering, and hospitality sectors.
The spork is an infamous utensil, envisioned as a spoon-and-fork hybrid but widely mocked for its impracticality. Should we write it off entirely, or can we learn some valuable lessons from its poor reception? We answer these questions and more in this edition of the Brief.
Co-op claims it is the first UK convenience retailer to partner with nationwide coffee pod recycling service Podback, aiming to make it easier for customers and members to recycle used coffee pods in-store.
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan revealed that it would replace paper straws with a ‘strawless’ rPET lid. Dan Coppins, packaging technologist and sustainability consultant at Pack-Man Consulting, makes a case for the new lid from a functional, environmental, and business perspective.
Cleaning brand Smol has announced its new range of refillable bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium, aiming to reduce single-use plastic and unnecessary waste for customers.
