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…
A new, compact machine from Benner MSA and HERMA bundles bags into 20 to 30 medium-sized multipacks per minute and seals them with labels – a solution designed to help customers save on costs, labour, and packaging materials.
Xaar has announced its new Ultra High Viscosity Technology, said to deliver flexo print quality, reduce cost per print and minimize ink absorption into corrugated surfaces.
HP has unveiled HP ThermaCore, its thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology designed to improve efficiency, meet global coding standards and reduce operational costs in coding and marking applications.
EUROPEN, FoodDrinkEurope, Cepi, and Cosmetics Europe are among the signatories of a joint statement encouraging EU policymakers to clarify the Green Claims Directive’s substantiation and verification requirements, loosen its transition period, and reconsider its rules on hazardous substances.
HERMA has announced that it has switched its 63S adhesive from single to multi-layer technology, said to have high cohesion and be suitable for use in industries such as automotives, food and electronics.
Tilt Beauty offers refillable mascara and lip treatment products in patented ergonomic packaging, intended as an accessible solution for consumers with mobility issues, visual impairments, skin conditions, and other disabilities.
Siegwerk has introduced its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series for surface printing on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging solutions, developed to meet packaging design guidelines such as those from RecyClass and CEFLEX.
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force, we have compiled all its essential deadlines into one list, starting with this year’s expectations and looking all the way out to 2040.
Zwiesel Glas has teamed up with Mondi to package its mouth-blown glassware in bespoke fibre-based packaging, designed to protect the fragile products while offering consumers a ‘premium’ unboxing experience.
DTM Print has introduced its new LX4000e Color Label Printer, said to reduce downtime, ensure maximum productivity and give users more control over their printing operations.
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended its Plastic Waste Management Rules to mandate the provision of plastic packaging information via an on-pack barcode, QR code, or unique number; publicize the compliance of market operators; and introduce sanctions for broken…
At 2025’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, NBCo presented its ‘disappearing’ fibre-based bottle, intended to be up to 99% recyclable and biodegradable in the natural environment, as a replacement for conventional plastic bottles.
