Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
Amcor and Fedrigoni unveil ‘recycle-ready’ wet wipe packaging
Amcor and Fedrigoni have teamed up to develop ‘recycle-ready’ flexible packaging for wet wipes, said to be recyclable in
The Swedish Rheumatism Association launches label for ‘easy to use’ products
The Swedish Rheumatism Association has launched a product label for packaging and products certified as ‘easy to use’, giving consumers
Recyclable, fibre-based thermal insulation liner to cut EPS from supply chains
Visy’s fibre-based thermal insulation liner is intended to replace expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a kerbside recyclable alternative while
Consumer purchases most influenced by recyclability claims, Amcor research suggests
New research from Amcor suggests that recyclability claims are the most influential on consumer purchase decisions, with 84% of consumers
MEPs insist PPWR’s industrial packaging reuse quotas need more work
Various MEPs have urged the European Commission to revisit the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)’s reuse quotas for
Reichmuth & Co and Enviroo to construct PET recycling plant
Reichmuth Infrastructure (Reichmuth & Co) has announced it will be financing the construction of a PET recycling plant in the
Closed Loop Partners reveals high volumes of recycled food-grade PP at MRFs
Closed Loop Partners has published new data - retrieved through utilizing AI-powered vision systems - which reveals high volumes of recycled
Collation shrink films containing PCR unveiled by ExxonMobil and partners
ExxonMobil has helped Plastilene and Reciclene develop collation shrink films with post-consumer recycled content, claiming to reinforce their strength
Portugal to launch Deposit Return Scheme in 2026
Portugal is set to launch its national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging in 2026, with non-
Agilyx launches Plastyx Ltd. to supply feedstock for European plastic recycling industry
Agilyx has announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Plastic Energy founder Carlos Monreal, designed to source and
TOPPAN to acquire BOPP film manufacturer Irplast
TOPPAN has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the issued shares of Italian based BOPP film manufacturer
Coffee refills to be packed in ‘recycle-ready’ paper pouch from Amcor
Designed to be a ‘recycle-ready’ refill pack for dry beverage products like instant coffee, Amcor’s new paper-based