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…
Negotiators at INC-5 are urged by the Global Self-Care Federation, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), and the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA) to prioritize patient safety and accept plastic medical packaging…
Tri-Wall Circular has announced the launch of its YOYOBin Adjustable, said to be the first modular, foldable plastic container specifically designed to address the needs of the automotive and industrial supply chain.
What do advancements in HP Indigo’s labels and flexible packaging division mean for factors like print quality, sustainability, legislative requirements, and product protection? Vice president and general manager Noam Zilbershtain dives deep in this instalment of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced an ambient shipping solution for 125,000 of its Invitrogen antibodies, said to represent a 90% reduction in shipment mass and reduce carbon emissions.
Aiming to make the logistics sector more ‘efficient and sustainable’, Newwen has launched reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes equipped with IoT technology such as RFID and QR codes, distributed by Paardekooper.
Carbios, Sleever, and Fabrice Peltier have developed what is claimed to be the ‘world’s first’ home-compostable tamper-evident seal, with enzymes said to biodegrade the material at ambient temperatures.
Amazon and Mondi have developed a paper-padded envelope with paper-based, shock-absorbent lining in an effort to eliminate plastic packaging components while protecting deliveries in transit.
Twinplast has developed a range of packaging solutions targeting growth in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, including custom products for storing and transporting blood and tissue samples and medicines.
Poverty, economic inequality and water contamination can lead to the inability to produce sufficient amounts of food to sustain a population. According to projections from the United Nations, the world’s population could reach well over nine billion people by 2050, who will all need to be fed. How…
SÜDPACK and LEIBINGER have tested the suitability of continuous inkjet inks for printing on recyclable films for foods sterilized after being packaged, with a combined packaging and printing solution expected to save food manufacturers time and ensure investment security.
Power Adhesives has announced the launch of its biodegradable hot melt adhesive, said to be a ‘world first’ and designed for use by carton, corrugated packaging, point of sale (POS) converters and contract packers.
Abriso Jiffy and BridgeInsight have revealed Jiffy FlexiBag, a paper-based e-commerce solution that flexes to the size of the product being shipped, in an effort to eliminate unnecessary packaging and reduce waste.
