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…
ExxonMobil will be showcasing its polymer solutions at K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 8th-15th, including product samples, film rolls and the option to interact with solutions from industries such as agriculture, healthcare and consumer products during guided tours.
Lecta has introduced its Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP paper, a high-performance, one-side coated gloss paper for flexible packaging applications, said to combine premium grease resistance with ‘excellent’ flexibility and printability.
NOVA Chemicals has announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate non-fluorinated polymer processing aids (NF-PPA), said to deliver comparable performance to legacy fluoropolymer PPA technology and help manufacturers meet global regulatory compliance standards with minimal…
Dow has announced the launch of its DOWSIL 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), designed to address the growing demand for film packaging manufactured without fluoropolymer-based PPAs.
TIPA has expanded its portfolio to include four new high-barrier film and laminate products, seeking to offer compostable alternatives without compromising on performance, barrier, or machine compatibility.
TotalEnergies and SML have partnered to develop two films said to enable ‘substantial’ material savings in stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag applications through efficient downgauging, due to be unveiled at K 2025.
Signode has introduced its new Octopus Prestige stretch wrapper, designed for high-volume operations and said to combine ‘record-breaking’ speed with improved reliability for end-of-line packaging.
Greenback Recycling Technologies and Amcor aim to convert post-consumer flexible packaging into pyrolytic oil for food-grade plastics by installing an advanced recycling module at Amcor’s Heanor facility.
ProAmpac’s ButterFresh Parchment butter wrap, designed to avoid both wax and PFAS, has received TÜV Austria’s OK Compost Home certification for home compostability.
According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, Ferrero designed over 92% of its packaging for recycling in the last fiscal year, but it recognizes ongoing challenges with access to recyclate and flexible films.
Global sustainability consultancies Systemiq and Eunomia have released a report stating that the healthcare sector’s dependence on single-use plastics is increasing costs, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with healthcare in Europe generating over 900,000 tonnes of single-use plastics in…
Mondi is partnering with Ekornes, a leading Norweigan furniture producer, to introduce a paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.
