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…
Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has warned that the European plastic recycling industry is ‘facing imminent collapse’, stating that a surge in low-priced imports of recycled plastics, the consequent decrease in the demand for EU-made recyclates, mounting economic pressures and ‘excessive red tape’…
TOMRA has announced the installation of deposit return systems (DRS) machines in the town of Sangüesa, Navarra in Spain, as part of a government trial of DRS for drinks container recycling.
Stora Enso has invested €1.1 billion into a consumer packaging board production line in Oulu, expected to eliminate 90% of CO2 emissions and reach a capacity of 750,000 tonnes by 2027 at the latest.
A year after PA Consulting, PulPac and Diageo trialled a fibre-based bottle for Baileys’ Original Irish Cream Liqueur, we revisit the innovation and its reported benefits for recyclability, CO2 reduction, and more.
Graphic Packaging International’s PaperSeal Pressed modified atmosphere paperboard tray claims to reduce plastic content by around 85% compared to conventional alternatives and facilitate end-of-life recyclability.
Plastic fulfils a range of important functions in packaging, but there is a clear problem with plastic waste which shows no signs of subsiding. The Alliance to End Plastic Waste’s CEO Jacob Duer discusses the organisation’s work and new efforts to develop, derisk and demonstrate solutions in the…
In the second of our series of webinars taking a deep dive into the PPWR, we explored and dispelled some common myths around the new regulations and explored ways to tackle its challenges. This article looks at some of the key takeaways from the webinar with Marius Tent, founder of Via Packaging…
Hydropac, a UK-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging, has launched new thermal pocket packs that use sheep wool to control temperature, replacing a previous plastic-based solution.
Ciner Glass has signed a €504 million financing agreement to develop its state-of-the-art container glass production facility in Lommel, which is set to reach a daily capacity of 1,300 tonnes once fully operational.
P&G reports that it has designed 80% of its packaging for recycling or reuse and exceeded this year’s target for FSC-certified virgin paper; yet it is 29% behind its virgin plastic reduction target for 2030, leading some to doubt the feasibility of its goals.
Delhaize is repackaging its Belgian strawberries in cardboard boxes and intends to save 17,000kg of plastic by the end of this year, with an on-pack QR code providing further information and recipes.
In June, we invited packaging consultants Anna Perlina of Integrity Solutions and Renata Daudt from Awen Packaging Consulting to share their insights on how to navigate the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations and how to take action to meet milestones and requirements in a well-attended…
