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…
At this year’s FACHPACK trade fair at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, the German Packaging Institute unveiled the winners of its Gold Award for 15 of the most ground-breaking innovations from its pool of German Packaging Award 2021 winners.
Period product brand Lil-Lets debuts its reusable tampon applicator, which is now available to purchase online, and announces it will phase out the manufacturing of its plastic applicator tampons.
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack announces new airless product portfolio, CANVAS Airless, which it says allows custom shapes with minimum lead time and reduced investment, while using 15% less plastic.
Airnov is set to unveil a new 27mm desiccant stopper for healthcare applications, which it says offers easy opening to patients and moisture protection of products, as well as reportedly being made from renewable materials.
On the day before the big day, we speak to Beiersdorf, a Resource Efficiency finalist, and find out about the Nivea Naturally Good body lotion packaged in a bottle that is made from 50% less plastic and is rollable.
Paperboard solutions company Holmen Iggesund unveils its new prototype, Conic, developed with its partner organisations to replace plastics with wood-based materials for formable products.
P&G has today announced its Climate Transition Action Plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its supply chain by 2040, while setting out interim goals for 2030, which include packaging innovations for recyclability.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö, the fibre-based solutions manufacturer, announces PureBarrier, a monomaterial oxygen barrier technology reportedly made of 100% cellulose fibres.
Dow, HP, Reifenhäuser, Cadel Deinking, and Karlville have announced a “pioneering” proof of concept for recycling PE-based barrier pouches into new, high-quality PE pouches that the companies say are suitable for repeat recycling.
Track and trace solutions provider Covectra unveils StellaGuard 2.0, which will apparently help consumers to identify, authenticate, and track genuine products using their smartphones.
Toppan unveils GL-X-P, which it says brings high barrier performance and flex resistance to paper-based packaging across sectors, including food and toiletries.
Household cleaning and care products manufacturer SC Johnson has announced its ‘Goals for Change’ partnership with Liverpool Football Club, which is set to include a closed-loop recycling model for plastic bottles used at Anfield.
