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…
Sidel has launched PressureSAFE, a PET aerosol container suitable for home and personal care products, which is approved for recycling in traditional PET streams and reportedly offers a lower carbon footprint than aluminium alternatives.
LiquiGlide’s liquid coatings can prevent residual waste on the packaging of viscous products that are difficult to fully dispense – both optimising the amount of product available and helping to ensure the pack is ready for recycling. Dan Rippy, CBO at LiquiGlide, discusses the potential of this…
Aptar says it has been able to convert a prototype material containing PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) plastic into multiple colours of hinged closures with performances similar to conventional resin.
Procter and Gamble’s Lenor brand recently announced two important sustainability updates. It has transitioned away from opaque bottles to shrink-sleeved transparent ones, and integrated digital watermaking in a bid to simplify the sorting and recycling process.
L’OCCITANE en Provence has partnered with VPI on a new refill tub for its Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream made from 100% post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP).
Emballator has revealed a new series of monomaterial tubes with integrated applicators for internal and external treatments, developed with a focus on women consumers.
L’Oréal has partnered with Texen on a cap for Biotherm’s new skincare collection made from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP) that can be adapted for different container shapes and uses hot stamping to avoid the need for protective varnishes.
Berry Global has collaborated with PYLOTE on an ophthalmic dropper with certified antimicrobial technology, which the companies say will reduce plastic waste by allowing for multiple doses to be administered from one pack while enhancing patient safety.
According to AEROBAL, global shipments to its members declined by 1.2% in 2021, which it mainly attributes to reduced demand in Europe. The industry remains concerned about supply chain tensions, as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global markets.
Echo has worked with Rexona, which is owned by Unilever, on a packaging redesign for its anti-perspirant and deodorant ranges with a focus on communicating efficacy and maintaining brand identity across the UK and US markets.
We spoke with Shannon Goldberg, founder of Izzy, about the refillable mascara tube that can be returned, cleaned, and reused as part of the company’s aim to foster a closed-loop model for beauty products.
Henkel’s Schwarzkopf brand will relaunch its Schauma range from February 2022 with a bottle redesign that allows for clearer and more personal communication with the consumer, as well as lighter bottle bodies containing at least 50% recycled plastic.
