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…
On April 21 to 24, 2026, CHINAPLAS 2026 will take place at National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. In this edition of the Spotlight, we take a look at what visitors can expect.
With the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) quotas for post-consumer recyclates (PCR) due from 2030 onwards, Interzero commissioned a study from BP consultants of the Berndt+Partner Group, which showed a PCR supply gap of around 1 million tonnes in 2030. The company details…
In this edition of the Spotlight SWM International highlights the impact of utilizing paper wrapping for drinking straws, detailing how its wrap aims to help brands transition away from flexible plastics.
APP Group is aiming to meet brand demand for materials that combine performance and environmental responsibility with Foopak Bio Natura, a paperboard said to be sustainable in everyday food and beverage packaging without compromising safety or durability. The company tells us more in this edition…
PakTech’s latest report examines the divide between perception and reality in sustainable plastic packaging, involving 500 European packaging professionals and considering how plastic fits within their operational, procurement, sustainability, and marketing strategies and identifying barriers to…
SWM International details its range of lightweight papers - including translucent, coloured and filigree papers with integrated pigments and design patterns - in this edition of the Spotlight.
Schubert has partnered with German co-packer MultiPac and battery and energy storage company Varta to develop folding cardboard boxes for safely transporting batteries. Schubert expands on the collaboration in this edition of the Spotlight.
The International Moulded Fibre Association (IMFA) has announced it will be hosting the 28th Annual IMFA Conference, taking place from 14th-16th April 2026 at Torre Melina Gran Meliá in Barcelona, Spain. The Association details what to expect at the event in this edition of the Spotlight.
IMA details its pharmaceutical and medical industry solutions in this edition of the Spotlight, due to be showcased at CPHI Worldwide 2025, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, 28th – 30th October.
Designed for demanding retort conditions, Bostik’s latest adhesive innovation 2K-LFX 760 / H330 improves recyclability, reduces emissions, and showcases cross-industry collaboration. Read our latest Spotlight to find out more.
Trayak has unveiled its AI-driven EcoImpact sustainability platform, due to be showcased during the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025. In this Spotlight, the company details what to expect from the new platform and its Sustainable Packaging Intelligence Workshop.
SWM International has published its 2024 ESG Report including its Thinpact strategy, aiming to ‘reduce environmental impact, strengthen social responsibility and innovate solutions that help customers and industries transition toward a more sustainable future’. Find out more in this edition of the…
