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…
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Technologia JSC tells us about its innovative T-Tap REVOLVER with an attached tamper-evident system, designed to address the new regulatory landscape within the beverage industry.
In our latest Spotlight, Checkpoint Systems tells us how RFID tags can help companies reach their sustainability goals by boosting Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.
In this edition of the Spotlight, Systech tells us how, in an era where counterfeiting, product authenticity and diversion are pressing concerns, digital product passports (DPPs) are emerging as a revolutionary solution.
In this edition of the Spotlight, Holmen Board and Paper explains how its ‘iconic’ Invercote paperboard product family has expanded. The latest addition to the portfolio, Invercote Touch, is Holmen’s new uncoated paperboard product that enables brands to create premium packaging and graphical…
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Tessa Slagter, Sustainable Innovation Manager at AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings, answers the question: with many organisations across the value chain having their own sustainability targets, how can we work together to improve the performance of metal…
A recent collaboration between Prepack (a member of SCGP), Sun Chemical, and Comexi has led to a breakthrough in retort pouch technology. They have successfully incorporated high-quality offset printing technology into this high demanding packaging.
RDM Group’s Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, Krzysztof Krajewski, introduces the company’s new resilient, uncoated cartonboard that aims to align with consumer trends.
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Easyfairs outlines the features of the London Packaging Week showcase, taking place on the 11th-12th September this year.
In this edition of the Spotlight, Henkel tells us about the innovations it will be presenting at drupa 2024, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 28th-7th June.
Moulded fibre has quickly emerged as the favoured packaging choice for brands pursuing renewable and recyclable alternatives to replace single-use plastics – spanning diverse sectors from food and beverage to electronics, cosmetics, and e-commerce. Within this packaging revolution, chemistry plays…
Eco-fee modulation is a concept that introduces packaging fees based on the sustainability, e.g. recyclability of packaging. In accordance with extended producer responsibility, licence fees are levied in stages: Through sustainable packaging design, companies can benefit from reduced fees and…
