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…
Greiner Packaging has worked alongside Nomadic to launch its new Protein+ Granola range in an ‘upside-down version’ of its Yogurt & Oat Clusters packaging format, designed for eating on the go and complete recyclability.
Securikett seeks to prevent illegal product refills by applying its HighContrast technology to security closure labels for the tamper-proof sealing of packaging with screw caps or hinged closures.
Antalis reports that its new Paragon ecoMLR paper mailer is a lightweight, recyclable, and impact-resistant alternative to single-use mailing items that optimises functionality and meets consumer expectations.
Ecoveritas’ Head of Sustainability and Consulting, Kathy Illingworth, gives her views on why the binary ‘plastic = bad, paper = good’ approach to packaging decisions comes with significant risks.
The packaging for Scotch whisky Laphroaig is undergoing a redesign with its sights set on a 30% carbon footprint reduction in line with Beam Suntory’s aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040.
Origin Materials reports that it has produced a mono-PET cap to improve post-consumer recycling for PET bottles and pave the way for ‘100% recycled PET’ from cap to bottle.
Naomi Stewart, Marketing Manager at Easyfairs, looks at how a consumer’s age determines their attitudes towards product packaging, and why we should get out there and design for “Generation Alpha” now.
Holmen Iggesund has developed Inverform PET 30, a 30-gsm version of its fibre-based, PET-coated ready-made meal trays thought to cut over 25% of plastic content compared to its previous design.
Minimalist packaging design has seen a massive growth in popularity in recent times, with a number of key brand owners rethinking iconic packs and branding choices. In this article, Naomi Stewart, marketing manager at Easyfairs, examines the risks and rewards of a less-is-more aesthetic that…
Cobra Beer is undergoing a visual rebrand for its entire range to connect the drink with Pan-Asian cuisine and cater to increasing consumer interest in spicy cuisine.
Are existing ‘Design for Recycling’ guidelines doing enough to cut down on plastic packaging waste? Dr. Abi Mountain, head of Product and Partnerships at Itero Technologies, presents an alternative idea – designing for circularity, in which the industry would embrace chemical recycling as a…
