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…
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas – outside in the shopping windows and especially in the supermarkets where glittery chocolate Santa Clauses and other figures are lined up on the shelf.
Chadwicks of Bury has developed the company’s first transparent pre-cut lid for enhanced product appeal. The ultra-clear lid is suitable for a wide variety of products and will seal to PP, PS and PET pots and containers.
Sustainability Awards 2018 sponsor Rockwell Automation explains how harnessing the efficiencies from automation and the data from connected machines can drive improvements in the environmental performance of plants, supply chains and enterprises
Packing line solutions that protect the fragile nature of many fresh products and help producers meet the highest quality standards while also delivering high speeds and accuracy will be showcased on the Ishida Europe stand at Fruit Logistica 2019.
This week's video highlights includes Corona's launch of bio-based six pack rings, a beer advent calendar using clever design, and Tata Steel reimagining the can.
pladis UK & Ireland, the snacking company behind McVitie’s, Jacob’s and go ahead! brands, has today announced a wide range of measures to reduce its environmental impact through plastic waste.
During the AIPIA Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) congress held last month in Amsterdam, one message became very clear: Both the AIPIA President and its Chief Executive emphasized that there has been a major change.
The European Bioplastics Conference takes place next week in Berlin. Ahead of the annual, industry-defining summit, Tim Sykes caught up with Hasso von Pogrell to discuss the latest advances in bio-based polymers and their growing impact on packaging
