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…
ProAmpac’s RotiBag comes with an integrated handle for hot-to-go products like rotisserie chicken – aiming to replace traditional clamshell containers and reduce material usage, with ‘recycle-ready’ and post-consumer recycled options also available.
Uber will feature Releaf Paper’s bags made from fallen leaf fibres in its new global initiative to transition the food delivery and mobility sectors into eco-designed packaging, starting in France.
Novolex brand Waddington North America has revealed clear, rigid containers featuring a tamper-evident ‘flag’ that stays raised once opened – a solution set to keep food-to-go both secure and fresh.
In a reported UK market ‘first’, Citizens of Soil is launching single-serve extra virgin olive pipettes for its Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), packaged in Notpla’s plastic-free material made with seaweed.
Next week, Nestlé will begin trialling a ‘first-of-its-kind’ paper Quality Street tub in selected Tesco supermarkets, with over 200,000 paper tubs expected in stores this festive season, carrying around 150 tonnes of the sweets.
Home-compostable packaging materials made from onion skins have been launched by HUID in hopes of reducing the amount of fossil plastics in household waste.
Stora Enso has announced the opening of its Dry Molded Fiber Production Unit in Skene, Sweden, utilizing PulPac’s process to produce fibre products such as cup lids, which reportedly have a lower CO2 footprint compared to single-use plastics.
Srisangdao Rice has crafted a die-formed box from the chaff byproduct of its rice production process, with the empty pack intended for reuse as a tissue box.
From May 2025, Citeo plans to implement a reusable packaging system in large food retailers throughout four regions in Western France; its goal is to unlock reuse for 16 million consumers and bring the system to a national scale.
Nestlé France, Le Fourgon, Circolution, and Bocoloco will provide returnable, stainless steel containers for bite-sized KitKat and Lion chocolates – hoping to help reduce the amount of single-use plastics on the confectionery market.
Berry Global’s UK recycling business has invested in upgrading its plastic packaging recycling complex in Derbyshire which recycles flexible plastic waste including retail packaging such as carrier bags, bread bags, film wrapping, and plastic pouches.
