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…
Unette Group has released its Tear n Tuck re-closable tubes in response to traditional screw cap tube solutions, said to reduce weight, cost, and environmental impact with an 80% decrease in plastic.
BBDO has developed an open-source solid shampoo bar design in the shape of a bottle, in a bid to draw attention to plastic pollution in the Philippines.
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi have entered into a long-term agreement to produce biobased and renewable materials for use in the beauty and cosmetics industry, aiming to replace rigid plastics in packaging such as refills, inserts, and testers.
The ALPLA Group has manufactured a prototype of its ultralight Canupak bottle made of recycled HDPE; set to package beauty care products, it is hoped to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 71%.
TekniPlex Consumer Products has released a range of Peel n Pour dispensing liners with a peel tab design set to package a range of liquid, powder, and solid products, cut down production costs, and simplify sourcing demands.
SUPA claims to have produced the world’s first plastic-free paper bottle for laundry and washing up liquids under its eco-mate brand in an effort to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic.
Hoffmann Neopac has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ range of post-consumer recycled caps for personal care and beauty packaging, with the three designs claimed to be compatible with existing HDPE streams.
Refillable packaging is on the rise, yet there is still a long way to go before it’s considered a fully sustainable solution. George Hooper from Lifestyle Packaging discusses how brands can go beyond using it as a marketing opportunity and explains how refillable packaging can be a genuinely…
STI Group has developed a series of fibre-based advent calendars for Unilever’s Dove and Axe brands, including a novelty ‘advent candle’ design, a customisable calendar, and an alternative option for year-round usage.
Innovative Beauty Group has partnered with cruelty-free false eyelash brand Loveseen to develop a new ‘stylish yet sustainable’ packaging design that claims to be around 98% plastic-free.
Procter & Gamble Fabric and Home Care has partnered with Paboco to run a trial for its Lenor liquid fabric conditioner brand in ‘first-generation’ paper-based bottles in the Netherlands.
