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…
Sidel has revealed Nitro Square, a square-shaped, rPET-compatible bottle for still water with liquid nitrogen dosing – apparently reaching an hourly output of 2,600 bottles per mould on Sidel machinery.
Greiner Packaging and Air Up’s leak-proof, refillable Click Bottle uses scent-based pods to add flavour to plain water without sugar, additives or calories. It is hoped to promote healthy hydration and complement active lifestyles.
Ypsomed has unveiled a pre-filled autoinjector designed for automated disassembly, streamlined recycling, and an 87% reduction in material-related CO2 emissions compared to conventional alternatives.
InfinityGift is a patented experimental packaging concept aiming to deliver an ‘interactive, collectible experience’ that improves brand connections with the consumer.
Accessible packaging design has hit the deadlines after actress Selena Gomez revealed that her own disability has influenced the size, shape, texture, and functionality of the containers for her cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty.
With a number of seismic shifts changing the economic landscape of the United States, how are American businesses navigating sustainable progress? Olga Kachook, director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, provides an overview of how different sectors are engaging with materials, formats,…
Burgopak has developed a small retrofit lighting unit to spotlight luxury products during unboxing; it can then be removed and reused while the rest of the pack is recycled.
DS Smith and Carlsberg Group have developed a recyclable, corrugated cardboard display for a new premium beer brand, targeting in-store appeal and end-of-life recyclability.
Libby Munford explores the design journey with Michelle Beck, Director, Merchandising & Private Label, Bryan Bowers, Creative Director, The Fresh Market and Glyn Robinson, Snr Creative Director at Equator Design to find out how they created breadth across packaging design.
In recent months the Labubu toy - designed by artist Kasing Lung and sold by Chinese toy maker Pop Mart - has become a global sensation, with its blind box packaging a key selling point for consumers. In this Brief, we examine how Labubu’s packaging has contributed to its success, how this could…
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Laura Ott, head of Customer Development at PreZero Sustainable Packaging, explains how digitalization and standardization can help businesses keep on top of evolving legislation – and how PreZero can help.
