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…
Syensqo has completed its initiative to recycle multilayer food packaging structures with its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) into valuable feedstock for other applications, within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream.
Orkla Suomi is piloting a high-barrier paper wrapper from UPM Specialty Papers for its Panda Milk Chocolate brand, intending to increase the share of renewable content in its packaging portfolio while maintaining recyclability.
Constantia Flexibles has announced that it has acquired a majority of the shares of Swiss company Aluflexpack, a producer of flexible packaging for the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Mondi has inaugurated FlexStudios, a new 2300m² research and customer experience centre in Steinfeld, Germany. This state-of-the-art facility aims to foster the co-creation of flexible packaging solutions and promote a more sustainable future.
Packaging Europe visits Mondi’s new, cutting edge FlexStudios customer experience centre. Thomas Ott (CEO for Flexible Packaging at Mondi) tells Dominique Huret about the facility’s collaborative innovation, R&D and testing spaces, and explains why sustainability demands, cost pressures and the…
Plastics technology licensor Axens and plastics recycling company SOREMA have announced a partnership to provide integrated solutions for the chemical and mechanical recycling of plastic waste.
ExxonMobil, Alico, and Kuraray have collectively designed a high-performance shrink barrier bag to protect fresh meats against oxygen and humidity without relying on PET or PVDC.
Mondi and Sherwin-Williams now provide recyclable spouted pouches of concentrated paint refills – thought to reduce plastic consumption by 90% versus a 5-litre bucket – and urge consumers to reuse plastic paint tubs for the paint mixing process.
TIPA has launched a home compostable high-barrier film for laminated savoury snack and crisp packaging, aiming to offer enhanced functionality and durability.
Mondi and Proquimia have packaged dishwashing tabs in paper-based stand-up pouches, with a product impact assessment suggesting the packaging ‘significantly’ lowers CO2 emissions compared to its plastic alternative.
At this year’s Fruit Logistica, a panel organised by ProFood and Freshfel Europe saw European and international associations discuss a ‘pragmatic approach’ to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and concerns about the risk of single market fragmentation.
Berry Global’s flexible films division has unveiled its new Bontite Sustane Stretch Film with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, said to be recyclable post-use where PE film collections exist.
