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…
Amcor has unveiled a mono-PE laminate in pursuit of all-film medical packaging that can be recycled in the polyethylene stream; it reportedly lowers the pack’s carbon footprint while maintaining patient safety.
YUTOECO has produced a transparent, plant-based film from cellulose substrate, intending to increase both visibility and environmental sustainability in a range of moulded fibre packaging applications.
Mespack, a manufacturer of horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal machines for flexible packaging, end-of-line equipment, as well as water-soluble pods machines; and Watttron, the inventor of a heating system for industrial processes; have signed an agreement to integrate smart digital sealing…
EMSUR, Siegwerk, Karlville, and SK microworks have developed a CPET shrink sleeve label for colourless rPET bottles – seeking to create a fully recyclable packaging solution and enhance shrink sleeve technology under the collaborative #SleeveConnect project.
Sappi and Xeikon have come together to print a new toner formulation directly onto flexible, paper-based packaging materials – a solution thought to preserve a pack’s recyclability and optimise the speed and flexibility of the printing process.
Berry Global’s flexible films division claims to have incorporated up to 30% post-consumer recycled material into its FormiFor insulation compression film, which aims to package insulation and glass and stone wool.
What are organisations in developing countries across the world doing to promote sustainable end-of-life solutions for flexible packaging? The team from CEFLEX tells us more about three innovative projects in this area.
Wendel has signed an agreement to sell Constantia Flexibles to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners at a price expected to yield net proceeds of approximately €1,097 million.
Sway, a start-up that produces home-compostable film materials made from seaweed, recently won the prestigious Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize. We spoke with the company to learn more about its funding journey, how its solutions compare to conventional alternatives in terms of functionality and…
