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…
British retailer Marks and Spencer has extended its Fill Your Own concept to a third store, supporting customers to reduce and reuse with over 50 lines of refillable grocery essentials and frozen fruit.
Paul Foot, partner and patent attorney at European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers, looks into the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the present and future state of e-commerce packaging.
With the festive period fast approaching, DS Smith and Glenhaze have supported the creation of BrewDog’s 2020 advent calendars in line with the brewer’s commitment to being carbon negative.
We spoke with Pete Smallwood, business development manager at speciality security printer and IHMA member Eltronis, to unpack the threat that COVID-related counterfeiting poses to the industry and society.
Wouter Van Tol, DS Smith's recently-announced head of government, community affairs and sustainability, explains why now is the perfect time for the industry to adopt closed-loop models.
At a time when face-to-face interaction is not always possible, Minebea Intec is offering expert support free of charge, by letting customers take advantage of its virtual showrooms - all around the world.
Guest contributor Sujan Shah, CEO of Rocaba Packaging Limited and Carrier Bag Shop, looks at the potential effects of the pandemic on an area that was previously overlooked by most consumers: the supply chain.
In this article, TOMRA gives its views on how the current pandemic can support a green recovery, as well as a transition to a circular economy for plastics.
As a historic Italian company that for fifty years has specialized in developing packaging and logistics machines and systems, Sitma has closely followed the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the world of logistics and e-commerce.
