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…
In the second edition of a two-part series looking into the pivotal design trends of 2020 with key influencers from the industry, we talk COVID-19, e-commerce, and sustainability with Lisa Mathews, strategy director at Design Bridge Amsterdam.
Gavin Mounce, e-commerce design manager at DS Smith, explores the different types of returns, why they often are such a problem for e-commerce retailers, and what companies can do to tackle them.
In the first installment of a two-part series, we talk with Andrew Capper, co-founder and creative director of brand design agency Echo, to unpack some of the key lessons learned from a pivotal year for the industry.
As a second wave sweeps Europe, Jo Bradley, business development manager for packaging solutions at Quadient, looks into the ways in which businesses can prepare for the predicted mega-peaks of a Covid Christmas.
DS Smith is warning brands and retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic does not mean they can overlook their environmental efforts after European research shows that shoppers continue to prioritise sustainable packaging.
Sitma has introduced a new end-of-line solution, Fast Pack, which has been designed to help e-commerce businesses package a wide range of goods: from industries like cosmetics and personal care to clothing, electronics, books, music, and media.
This summer the Loop zero waste shopping platform expanded to another geography, partnering with Tesco to launch a pilot e-commerce programme in the UK. Tim Sykes spoke to the retail giant’s James Bull and Giles Bolton.
