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…
DS Smith has been working closely with food retailers across Europe to design, develop and produce new boxes designed to supply emergency provision boxes to the most vulnerable.
Following calls from the packaging industry, the European Commission has confirmed that the transportation of packaging materials for essential industries such as food and pharmaceuticals will be able to use its “green lanes”.
To aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Reifenhäuser Reicofil has converted two of its test plants to produce components for an estimated one million face masks.
Following on from the announcement that this year’s edition of drupa will be postponed until 2021, Sabine Geldermann, director of drupa explains the landmark decision.
Organisations across Europe are reporting shortages in ethanol and n-propanol due to the increased use of these ingredients for sanitary purposes during the coronavirus crisis.
Kevin Vyse, head of technical at Rapid Action Packaging, a consumer packaging solutions provider to the evolving food industry, explores the implications of the coronavirus outbreak on the packaging industry.
The Packaging Europe team shares updates from industry experts on the latest developments and tips on working from home as we navigate through this unprecedented pandemic.
A new study from Princeton University and the USA National Institutes of Health (NIH) claims to show how long the novel coronavirus can survive on plastic, stainless steel, and cardboard.
The world has watched the spread of the coronavirus largely in a state of powerless concern. As the pandemic unfolds, we ponder the implications for the packaging world.
