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…
How have the top six FMCG signatories of the Ellen MacArthur Global Commitment – The Coca-Cola Company, L’Oreal, Mars, Inc., Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever – performed across key metrics and the initiatives they have taken to cut plastic waste and pollution across their portfolios?
Machine vision uses cameras, networks and increasingly AI to “see” what is happening during a production process. It is already widely used across a range of packaging applications such as label inspection, code verification, fill-level and completeness inspection and reject handling. We speak to…
What makes limited-edition packaging so special, and why do companies continue to produce it? How do consumers engage with it, and what are the pros and cons of producing one-off products? These are some of the questions we’ll be exploring in this edition of The Brief.
One year after the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s entry into force, where does our industry stand? Read on for a recap of the most significant developments over the last twelve months, from official updates to industry-wide action.
How far has the packaging industry come in terms of key metrics such as virgin plastic reduction, recyclability and meeting reuse targets? In this report, we examine the annual Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment Progress Report, which tracks industry-wide progress in these areas.
Germany has transposed the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation into national law – raising recycling quotas for various materials and revising licensing and financing rules.
Borealis and Messe Düsseldorf piloted a reusable cup scheme at K Show 2025 with the aim of cutting waste and offering a ‘practical blueprint’ for advancing circularity at large-scale events. Philip Knapen, Borealis’ Application Development and Technical Service Manager for Consumer Products, tells…
In the last year or so, we have seen increased investments in companies producing fibre-based packaging - from Yangi securing €10 million in funding to scale its dry forming technology to Fiberdom receiving €3.5 million for its compostable paperboard material. What are the main drivers behind…
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited to nominate their packaging innovations for a crystal trophy – with zero entry fees.
International Paper has announced plans to split its business into two independent, separate entities across geographical lines, with each one sharing recently-acquired DS Smith assets.
First introduced in 1876, Heinz’ tomato ketchup bottle has become instantly recognisable on shelf due to its clear colour and upside-down design – but it has been through many changes of shape, material and cap to get to where it is today. In this installment of our Iconic Packs series, we take a…
