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…
Fast food chain Hesburger is adopting Huhtamaki’s fibre-based lids for its beverage cups in a bid to eliminate 41,000 kg of plastic from its operations every year.
The single-dose Papersnap pack from Easysnap Technology can be folded and squeezed to dispense liquid products – a design set to ensure full accessibility, avoid loose components, minimize product waste, and streamline recyclability.
A paper published by Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in the Algal Research journal has revealed that seaweed extracts can be turned into an alternative biodegradable plastic, suitable for future food packaging applications.
Holmen has added a fresh-fibre fluting to its ‘ultra-lightweight’ cartonboard range, intended to help reduce material consumption and emissions without impacting performance.
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain. Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, advises companies to get ahead by asking the right questions, understanding their own portfolios, and making contingency…
The European Commission has published a report detailing how Member States are reducing single-use plastic food and drink containers in line with the Single-Use Plastics Directive. We take a closer look at its findings and what they mean for data collection in the next few years.
EFSA recently published Novel Technology Numbers (NTNs) for 24 developing technologies – including Nextek’s mechanical recycling and water-free cleaning processes, NEXTLOOPP and COtooCLEAN. Managing director Professor Edward Kosior delves deeper into their potential to convert hard-to-recycle…
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) recently hosted the 2026 WorldStar Awards during interpack, with around 100 WorldStar winners from over 40 countries awarded across categories including Marketing, Accessible Packaging and Sustainability.
The U.S Plastics Pact has released a report outlining how policies can accelerate composting infrastructure, support compostable packaging systems and divert food waste and food-contaminated materials from landfills.
Hershey’s Kisses and The Pokémon Company International have partnered on a limited-edition collection celebrating 30 years of Pokémon, featuring 151 Poké Ball foil designs and 10 new foils inspired by franchise villains Team Rocket.
The Carton Council has opened applications for its 2026 School Carton Recycling Grant Program, providing funding to help kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) schools across the United States and Canada establish or expand food and beverage carton recycling programmes.
Traceless has announced the first industrial production facility for its bio-based, home-compostable natural polymer technology, aiming to end dependence on fossil raw materials and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe.
