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…
APS has unveiled twistMist – a twist-activated, propellant-free, reusable aerosol technology that the company says is the first of its kind on the market.
After a promising start to the year for many, weak demand, persistently high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers are currently negatively affecting manufacturers of plastic packaging in Germany, according to the German plastic packaging industry association.
Global packaging and paper group Mondi has partnered with building materials supplier Baumit to launch SolmixBag, a water-soluble paper bag aiming to reduce waste in the construction industry.
On the 6th of June, the U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S Pact) announced the winners of its 2023 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award at GreenBiz’s Circularity Event, with the winners representing circular solutions to packaging formats including fibre-based netting and PET oxygen barriers.
A new adhesive has been developed from industrial biowaste by BindEthics in a bid to facilitate full recyclability for 90% of engineered wood products and contribute towards a circular economy.
Berry Global has created a removable trigger sprayer suitable for refillable packaging – reportedly incorporating 29% post-consumer recycled plastic and offering an 18% weight reduction compared to the current market standard.
Dow and Procter & Gamble China have developed a mono-PE air capsule for e-commerce packaging said to reduce material usage and offer a weight reduction of over 40% compared to traditional corrugated parcel boxes.
The 4evergreen alliance has released a second version of its Circularity by Design guideline, adding guidance on designing beverage packaging for recycling.
In theory, reusable and refillable packaging solutions are two of several pathways to achieving circularity, reducing waste, and tackling pollution. So, why hasn’t every trial or pilot been successful? Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell, Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging and Sustainability, and Antje…
Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range to include heat seal sachets for instant coffee, drink powders, spices, and other dry culinary and beverage applications.
A report published by the European Commission has identified the nine Member States it believes will meet reuse and recycling targets by 2025 and landfilling targets by 2035 – but warns that a further eighteen could miss one or both of these goals.
