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 Body Shop has collaborated with Pujolasos to create a recyclable, glue-free cap made from ash wood and encased cork for its Full Flowers perfume range.
Kao Corporation has developed a film-to-film recycling technology for used refill packs that has been implemented into a layer of its Attack ZERO liquid laundry detergent packaging.
Beiersdorf is furthering its efforts to reduce 30% of CO2 emissions by 2025 through packaging redesigns – bringing its Eucerin refill jar to market and implementing 50% recycled material into the caps and pumps of its NIVEA Sun and Lip Care packs.
Luoro brand Paperdent is distributing its alcohol-free mouthwash in Elopak’s D-PAK paperboard carton – a solution said to use over 80% less plastic than conventional mouthwash packaging.
Lumene has launched a bio-based packaging application in which both the jar and label for its moisturiser product are made from UPM’s wood-based material – claiming to be the first beauty brand to do so.
A collaboration between SABIC, Texen, Leygatech, STTP Emballage, and Stella McCartney Beauty has resulted in a series of refill containers for skin and eye care products, reportedly incorporating up to 90% mass-balanced certified renewable feedstock content.
Plastipak has produced PPKNatura, said to be the world’s first PET resin made from captured carbon emissions, using LanzaTech’s carbon capture technology; it is set to be utilised in pharmaceutical- and food-grade packaging, amongst other applications.
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.
Hoffmann Neopac has developed a recyclable mono-material double barrier tube – said to contain up to 60% EU food-grade post-consumer recyclate – for cosmetic and personal care applications.
Billerud has released its machine-glazed kraft paper to wrap toilet and kitchen paper rolls – claiming to offer recyclability, biodegradability, and the same strength as polyethylene alternatives, alongside reduced carbon emissions.
P&G brand Head & Shoulders’ nine-ingredient anti-dandruff shampoo BARE is being packaged in a recyclable ‘roll and squeeze’ bottle, designed to enable consumers to use ‘every last drop’ of the product.
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.
