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…
We have heard about and indeed reported on many of the emerging uses of artificial intelligence (AI) tech when it comes to helping the packaging industry meet its sustainability goals, whether that’s retrieving ocean plastic waste, monitoring recyclability, improving supply chain visibility or…
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
Amcor has unveiled a lightweighted addition to its roll-on deodorant lineup, upfronting its customizability for branding, compatibility with up to 60% post-consumer plastic, and recyclability.
Hybrid Software Helix has revealed its SmartRIP industrial inkjet Raster Image Processor (RIP) for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and integrators, said to deliver ‘exceptional’ performance and scalability for a wide range of industrial printing applications.
UK plant-based chocolate brand NOMO has launched its first Braille Advent Calendar in collaboration with Dotty About Braille, aiming to enable blind and partially sighted customers to enjoy the countdown to Christmas independently.
Packaging used to be so much more than just a container – it was culture, art, identity. So, why did this change? Kevin Vyse, head of technical RAP products at ProAmpac, tells us more.
After switching their rigid plastic containers to flexible bags, Albert Heijn’s assorted chicken products are said to use 60% less packaging and save over 200,000kg of plastic annually.
McDonald’s and BBC Children in Need have debuted blank Happy Meal boxes to encourage children to express their emotions through art and start mental health conversations.
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited market supply, and different definitions of sustainability.
UPM Adhesive Materials has teamed up with One.Five to package stationery in transparent paper, intending to bring down CO2 emissions and streamline recycling.
Coca-Cola HBC Austria, DS Smith, and Krones have jointly developed a recyclable, corrugated handle for soft drink multipacks – a solution said to replace around 200 tonnes of plastic shrink wrap annually.
