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…
Lindal Group has unveiled its Snap, Luna and Matteo actuator solutions designed to expand its portfolio across healthcare, personal care and homecare applications, including nasal formulations and aluminum spray cans.
Colgate-Palmolive, Polyplastics and PTI have unveiled an innovative new method for producing HDPE bottles that is reported to offer 25% weight and cycle time reductions.
Aptar Beauty has introduced new dispensing solutions for the personal care market, aiming to make it easier for brands to deliver personalized packaging that stands out on shelf.
Amcor has launched a new shaped standard bottle for the beauty and personal care sector, available with a low minimum order quantity (MOQ) and a range of customizable options.
Plastics Technology Centre AIMPLAS has revealed its participation in the European MULTIPLY project, including developing recyclable barrier coatings and active cosmetics packaging made from microalgae.
An applied research project by Saskatchewan Polytechnic and EnviroWay Detergent Manufacturing aspires to convert fibre from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable, bottle-grade plastic pellets, which will then be used in blow-moulded containers for cleaning products.
Earlier this month, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in France hosted over 10,000 attendees and exhibitors for Paris Packaging Week, showcasing packaging innovations in beauty and luxury spaces. Olga Kachook, SPC Director at GreenBlue, details the highlights of the event and the growth of…
Plantsea has revealed that it has raised around €400,000 to help advance production of its natural polymer film from lab scale to industrial manufacturing trials.
Dutch nutraceutical company Live Puri has replaced the metal closures for its vitamin products with fibre-based caps from Blue Ocean Closures, aiming to reduce its CO2 footprint.
Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and L’Oréal are among the participants in The Reuse City Canada Project, a city-scale reuse initiative run across Ottawa by Reposit and the Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition.
Emerald Ecovations has revealed its ‘tree-free’ CPG board engineered for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and consumer goods, built from a proprietary blend of bagasse and FSC-certified fibres and said to deliver ‘premium’ performance without relying on virgin trees.
Skincare company Simple has unveiled a global brand refresh for its Active Skin Barrier range, created in collaboration with branding consultancy Lonsdale and aiming to provide a clearer distinction from its core range. The range is currently rolling out in the UK, with a global rollout due to…
