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 Fedrigoni Group – a manufacturer of specialty papers, labels and RFID - has acquired a minority stake in start-up Papkot, which has apparently developed a large-scale paper coating technology with the same properties as plastic.
Aptar Closures has released its flow control valve and retaining ring combination system with ‘contactless, leak-free dispensing’, targeting the reusable beverage containers market.
Berry Global has collaborated with Mars to transition its pantry jars for M&M’s, Skittles and Starburst brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging (excluding jar lids).
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced it will be trialling paper packaging for chocolate bars, transitioning its Vanilla Fudge Bar to paper packaging designed to be more easily recycled at kerbside and on the go.
Industrial products manufacturer ROCOL has refreshed the packaging for its SCRUBS cleaning products with a new ‘bold blue’ colour and a bucket made from 30% recycled plastic.
Following a regional pilot, Boots has rolled out a nationwide scheme to reward customers for recycling their empty blister packs, now available at over 800 stores across the UK.
Tilt Beauty offers refillable mascara and lip treatment products in patented ergonomic packaging, intended as an accessible solution for consumers with mobility issues, visual impairments, skin conditions, and other disabilities.
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have packaged canned tuna infused in the water-based solution of amino acid cysteine, said to remove up to 35% of the accumulated mercury.
Reportedly delivering over 350 million parcels every year, DPD Germany has announced a partnership with hey circle to utilize its reusable shipping boxes and bags, said to reduce waste and last for 50 cycles.
Research from environmental charity City to Sea suggests that 69% of UK consumers hold the government responsible for setting legally binding reuse and refill targets in order to tackle single-use packaging waste.
Unilever has helped pilot refill solutions at local markets and supermarket chains across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia – targeting convenience, control over product quantity and price, and an overall reduction in flexible plastic sachets.
Tesco and Hilton Foods will package the retailer’s own-brand minced beef product in Klöckner Pentaplast (kp)’s ‘first-ever’ 100% rPET food trays made from recovered tray material, hoping to help unlock full circularity for food packaging.
