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…
The packaging industry faces increasing pressure to adopt more circular designs that address tightening packaging regulations, without compromising on performance. The latest edition of the Spotlight sees Dow explain how its liquid RHOBARR™ Barrier Coatings offer excellent barrier properties while…
MassChallenge Switzerland is inviting startups to apply to the MassChallenge Sustainable Materials Challenge 2026, seeking solutions to tackle issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and waste and provide companies with support and resources. The company explains more in this edition of The…
In this edition of the Spotlight, Recyda explains why companies need to adopt a digital approach to packaging recyclability assessment and how its platform enables them to do this.
Ampacet has introduced ProVital+ PROFLOW 1485, its medical-grade PFAS-free and Siloxane-free polymer processing aid (PPA) masterbatch solution designed to replace conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches used in a wide range of applications. The company tells us more in this latest Spotlight.
In this October edition of the Spotlight, Interzero explains how its “Fit for Recycling” service delivers a specification-based packaging assessment aiming to help brand owners, retailers, converters and manufacturers comply with the upcoming PPWR.
Fuji Seal talks us through the company’s innovations that boost circularity by providing recyclability, resource efficiency and carbon reduction in the latest edition of our Spotlight.
Jabil Packaging Solutions aims to deliver scalable moulded fibre packaging with Ecologic Brands, its ‘full-service’ approach to packaging development, from initial concept to industrialisation. The company tells us more about this innovation in this edition of the Spotlight.
At this year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place in Utrecht from 10th-12th November, Trayak will be hosting an interactive workshop on how to utilize environmental packaging data to perform analytics ranging from dashboards to Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). The company explains more about…
As part of our Innovation Spotlight series, Control Union explains how integrated third-party certification can turn regulatory pressure from legislation such as the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) into measurable value.
Robatech describes how its new adhesive application system significantly reduces adhesive and energy consumption, as part of our Innovation Spotlight series.
In this edition of the Spotlight, Innovia Films explains how its Packaging Division is leading the charge as sustainability and regulatory pressures reshape the packaging industry, with a “groundbreaking” portfolio of engineered films designed to meet the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste…
In this September edition of our Innovation Spotlight, we hear from Pacraft about its range of machines and packaging techniques, from applications within retail and sugar packaging in Japan to the worldwide ready-made food sector.
