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…
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published its latest policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4 – encouraging negotiators to focus on clarifying obligations, improving transparency, and establishing a list of ‘problem’ substances during interim work.
Siegwerk’s new heat-seal lacquer portfolio is designed to unlock consistent sealing, hot-tack performance and bond strength in fibre-based and selected flexible packaging applications.
Are bioplastics a viable contribution to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s sustainability goals? This edition of the Brief dives deep into the European Commission’s analysis of biobased feedstock in plastic packaging, detailing its current view of the benefits, restrictions, and…
Fast food chain Hesburger is adopting Huhtamaki’s fibre-based lids for its beverage cups in a bid to eliminate 41,000 kg of plastic from its operations every year.
The single-dose Papersnap pack from Easysnap Technology can be folded and squeezed to dispense liquid products – a design set to ensure full accessibility, avoid loose components, minimize product waste, and streamline recyclability.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition recently launched its third-annual Sustainable Packaging Trends report, where it tracks the major trends that are shaping how our industry makes itself more sustainable. Olga Kachook, the organisation’s director, unpacks the key findings.
CIAL, the Italian Aluminium Packaging Consortium, reports that Italy has exceeded European targets with a 69.5% recycling rate for aluminium packaging, highlighting that beverage cans reached a 92.8% rate in 2025.
AI-powered waste intelligence company Greyparrot has partnered with consumer health company Kenvue to improve global recycling for its brand packaging in commercial-scale sorting facilities.
DS Smith and home and building equipment company SOMFY have collaborated on a fully recyclable corrugated cardboard solution to protect roller shutter motors during transportation and replace polystyrene inserts.
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain. Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, advises companies to get ahead by asking the right questions, understanding their own portfolios, and making contingency…
We take a look at some of the most widely talked-about advanced sorting technologies available to meet the demands of the various packaging formats and types, examining the recent advances in the field and the enabling conditions required to scale them to the levels needed to meet regulatory…
EFSA recently published Novel Technology Numbers (NTNs) for 24 developing technologies – including Nextek’s mechanical recycling and water-free cleaning processes, NEXTLOOPP and COtooCLEAN. Managing director Professor Edward Kosior delves deeper into their potential to convert hard-to-recycle…
