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…
‘They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself’ (Andy Warhol). Kirsty Cole, head of growth at Anthem Benelux, takes a look at brands blurring boundaries
UPM Raflatac says it is committed to labelling a smarter future beyond fossils with its PE Lite range of sustainable solutions for the European food, home, and personal care markets.
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures have launched a global search for alternatives to single-use plastics. Libby White asks Valerie Craig, Deputy to the Chief Scientist at the National Geographic Society to explain their motivation.
Some 8.14 billion aluminium aerosol cans were manufactured around the globe in 2018. This means that the 8-billion-can mark was exceeded for the second year in a row, and it was an improvement on 2017’s record result.
Petcore Europe ODR Working Group achieves a three-year temporary endorsement for perforated sleeves on Household and Personal Care (HPC) PET bottles by the European PET Bottle Platform
Neopac has earned a certificate at the Perfume, Cosmetics & Design Paris show for the sustainability of its PICEA™ Tube for the brand Bamse, owned by Trimb Healthcare.
Silgan Dispensing, a global leader in the design, development and distribution of highly engineered pumps and sprayers in the beauty, home and garden markets, will highlight several of its latest innovations at ADF&PCD Paris
Ball Corporation brings to life a new technology that is changing the shape of the industry by introducing its 360° aerosol can at the ADF&PCD exhibition in Paris on Jan. 30 and 31, 2019.
Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex business, is expanding its closure liner offerings with the addition of three new cost-effective, coextruded foamed products to its line, F-224™, F-419M™ and F-830™.
Neopac will showcase a new recycled plastic tube at Perfume, Cosmetics & Design Paris, January 30-31. The new tube is the latest addition to Neopac’s EcoDesign line of products.
Quadpack Industries has invested over €200k in the latest 3D printing technology at its UK research & design facility. The Stratasys J750 will accelerate the early stages of bespoke package design and development, while helping to test new ideas.
