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…
Finnish start-up Fiberdom reports that it has secured €3.5 million in funding to develop and scale its patented technology which creates a ‘100% plastic-free’ material, seeking to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions.
What are consumers’ attitudes towards packaging and sustainability? How have preferences changed over the years and what are the takeaways for packaging companies? Elisabeth Skoda discusses Pro Carton’s latest Consumer Survey with participants from Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK with…
In a recent article, Matt Tudball, Senior Editor for Recycling at ICIS, notes that in the absence of penalties for non-compliance, many small and medium-sized brands across Europe continue to favour virgin PET.
Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert have collaborated to launch a transport crate made of polyAl from used beverage cartons at the Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam, 1st-2nd April 2025.
TOMRA has unveiled an AI-based technology for upgrading wrought aluminium scrap and producing high purity fractions, GAINnext, designed for use by aluminium scrap processors and recyclers.
Pret A Manger can now secure and deliver eight granola pots with a bespoke, FSC-certified insert from Sabert Corporation Europe – a solution designed to be ‘simple and cost effective’ to use.
Wimbée and Koehler Paper, part of the Koehler Group, have developed the ‘first’ cardboard cap with a paper coating to top aerosol cans; among its first applications are Héritage’s O’Cedar furniture care products.
Agilyx has announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Plastic Energy founder Carlos Monreal, designed to source and supply feedstock for Europe’s advanced plastic recycling market.
TOPPAN has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Italian based BOPP film manufacturer Irplast from the current majority shareholder, investment fund Cheyne Strategic Value Credit.
Designed to contain up to 98% paper content and facilitate home recyclability, Sonoco’s GreenCan solution has been utilized by start-up DoggyLove to package its plant-based pet treats.
In this insight article, Matt Tudball, Helen McGeough, Valentina Di Micco and Carolina Perujo Holland of ICIS share what they know regarding the SUPD and its implementation, address areas of uncertainty, and explain the impacts the SUPD has already had on the market.
Valmatic has revealed its PAPERDOSE Multicolor solution for single-dose packaging said to ensure zero waste, reduce CO2 emissions and adapt to various production runs.
