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 published the Sustainability Review 2017 which celebrates achieving both CO2e and water reduction targets four years ahead of schedule, and reflects the DS Smith vision to be the leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions.
DS Smith’s UK packaging division has partnered with the Scottish lager brand, Tennent’s, to help launch a limited edition ‘heritage pack’ inspired by artefacts from the brand’s 130 year history.
DS Smith has been working in close collaboration with the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) on the introduction of the new Common Footprint Quality (CFQ) standard in the UK.
Demand for corrugated packaging material is expected to increase by an average of more than four per cent annually over the next five years. Elisabeth Skoda explores some of the recent areas of innovation that demonstrate the potential of corrugated.
Packaging Europe looks back at the biggest event in the history of the packaging industry: a festival of innovation that confirmed Industry 4.0 is no longer confined to the future.
The market is well aware that packaging prevents more waste than in creates. However, few dispute the merits of the circular economy principle, nor those of reducing waste without damaging functionality – a goal which has driven huge advances.
DS Smith, Europe’s leading packaging strategist, has revealed details of two major technological developments at one of Europe’s largest e-commerce events, #Deliver2 in Berlin.
DS Smith Packaging took home a grand total of 12 prizes at the WorldStar Awards 2017. Packaging Europe spoke with Peter Andersson, structural designer, at interpack 2017 about one of its impressive wins.
DS Smith invents a revolutionary new type of packaging for Carbones Fergon, Spain's largest producer of vegetable coal and supplier of fire lighting and combustion solutions.
