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…
Dow, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, and Kraton Corporation have apparently reduced the carbon footprint of two of Henkel’s hot melt adhesive formulas for end-of-line packaging.
Smurfit Kappa’s SupplySmart digital solution is set to help reduce emissions and increase efficiency across supply chains, with Henkel reporting a 66% reduction in volume and 44% lower carbon emissions during transport for its dishwasher tablet.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has revealed DAREX WBC 711, a new sealant for food cans. It is said to lower Greenhouse Gas Protocol emissions by over 30% compared to the existing DAREX OP 2928 compound, excluding the use phase and end-of-life emissions.
Henkel is relaunching its bonding and sealing portfolio in cartridges containing up to 95% post-consumer recycled plastic; the move is hoped to improve the company’s plastics footprint.
Henkel and CCL Label have won an AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) Award for a pack that uses EcoFloat – a sleeve technology designed to improve the recycling of PET bottle bodies.
Henkel is piloting the incorporation of 100% post-consumer recyclate from the ‘yellow bag’ collection system – 80% of which apparently comes from recycled PET trays – into the blister packs for its WC FRISCH Kraft Aktiv Pro Nature Pack toilet fresheners.
Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers revealed two recyclable, heat-sealable barrier paper solutions for food and non-food packaging applications at interpack 2023.
Henkel has rolled out a new design for its Pril Limited Edition dishwashing liquid brand to tie into the coming of spring. It is said to contain 100% recycled plastic, 50% of which apparently comes from Germany’s ‘yellow bag’ collection system.
Henkel’s low-temperature cleaner for aluminium beverage cans, said to utilise natural gas and reduce carbon emissions by 38%, is set for a worldwide roll-out this year.
A value chain collaboration between ExxonMobil, Henkel, Kraus Folie, Siegwerk, and Windmöller & Hölscher has reportedly resulted in a fully recyclable, high-barrier PE pouch with similar properties to its multi-material laminated alternatives.
A partnership between Siegwerk and Henkel has supposedly produced an oxygen barrier coating that is applicable to mono-material flexible packaging, a solution that aims to contribute to a circular economy for food packaging.
