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…
Mars Petcare has shared insights from new pilots that are part of ongoing efforts to help reach its 2025 goals of reducing the use of virgin plastic by 25% and for 100% of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable.
Victoria Hattersley spoke with Kaushal Shah, CEO and founder of envoPAP, a company that is creating value from agro-waste in a bid to offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional wood fibre-based paper.
Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific have announced a new two-year partnership to develop home compostable flexible and rigid packaging for some of the brand’s biggest sellers – including Skittles.
Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, has developed a new range of ready-to-recycle monomaterial pouch laminates that can include over 50% recycled materials.
Lucie Charbonnel, responsible for Sustainability at Amcor EMEA, explains not only why high-quality post-consumer recyclate (PCR) is so vital for the overarching goal of building a circular economy, but how this can be achieved in practical terms.
Members of the flexible packaging value chain are voicing concern at tensions in the polymer market which have been going on for some time, according to a new report.
As we settle into 2021, we take a glance at how some of the leading players in materials science are continuing to address the need to improve the recyclability and functionality of packaging polymers.
In this Innovation Spotlight, IMA Ilapak introduces its range of flexible packaging solutions which it says can satisfy every form, fill and seal packaging requirement for the food, pharma, medical devices and wet wipes industries.
