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…
TOMRA has announced the installation of deposit return systems (DRS) machines in the town of Sangüesa, Navarra in Spain, as part of a government trial of DRS for drinks container recycling.
Aptar Beauty has revealed its Trigger Spray Pump (TSP), a full-plastic recyclable pump for the home care market, aiming to enhance consumer experience with its soft actuation and spray.
Vegan protein powder and supplement start-up Vetain has switched its packaging to Sonoco’s paper-end GreenCan, a recyclable alternative to the previous metal-end can made with ‘at least 96% paper content’.
Amcor has helped Flügger implement 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new paint container, aiming to cut down on virgin plastic without impacting pack quality or user experience.
In collaboration with PepsiCo, the San Francisco 49ers have implemented reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium which fans can return to designated bins to be collected, sanitized and re-distributed for reuse.
Amazon states that over 50% of its European shipments now come in recyclable packaging such as paper or cardboard, or none at all, and that it has avoided more than 4 million metric tons of packaging since 2015. The company has outlined how this was achieved through packaging reduction, expanding…
Registration has opened for The Salmon Packaging Design Competition sponsored by CMPC, which asks participants to design packaging using corrugated cardboard sourced from ‘sustainable’ and renewable materials that reflects U.S. consumer preferences.
Ĕleeo Brands has introduced its Boogie Bubbling Vapor Bath product in the flexible AeroFlexx Pak, aiming to deliver an easy-to-use solution while supporting a positive environmental impact.
Papa John’s has collaborated with Smurfit Westrock to create a tiered box for holding three medium pizzas, aiming to develop an interactive experience for all ages.
Snack company Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative to reduce plastic packaging on Cadbury Crunchie multipacks, reducing the outer packaging by 60% per pack.
Beauty and wellness company Nu Skin has relaunched its ageLOC Tru Face line with packaging designed to cut down on waste, lower carbon emissions and utilize recycled materials.
KP Snacks has announced it has reduced the plastic gauge (thickness) in the multipack outer packaging for its Butterkist and Hula Hoops brands, aiming to lower its environmental footprint without compromising on quality or freshness.
