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…
Stora Enso has introduced Performa Nova to its portfolio, a folding boxboard (FBB) designed to meet growing demand for renewable and recyclable packaging in segments such as dry, frozen and chilled food, chocolate and confectionery.
Aveda, part of Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), has announced the global launch of its recyclable sample sachets, said to reduce plastic by over 80% compared to its 10ml plastic tubes.
Marks & Spencer has announced its transition to paper packaging across its men’s essentials range, anticipated to remove almost 5.5 million units of plastic from its Clothing & Home business over the next 12 months.
DS Smith and TPV Automotive have partnered to create a fibre-based solution for BMW’s car wheel carriers using corrugated cardboard, allowing the auto-parts to be stacked in cargo containers for transportation.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published an article identifying five ‘megatrends’ anticipated to reshape packaging over the next decade and recommending ways industry players can successfully navigate the change.
Seeking to reduce packaging waste, Evolve Organic Beauty has launched two refills of its shower products in Pulpex’s fibre-based bottles, apparently marking their first-ever commercial use in personal care.
Mondi has created a recyclable pre-made paper bag for chemical powders in partnership with Evonik, developed to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging for fumed silica, used as a performance additive in various industrial and consumer applications.
PAPACKS and Ukrainian Hemp have collaborated to create a scalable supply chain for certified industrial hemp, aiming to provide a renewable, recyclable alternative to wood-based pulp and plastic.
Sirmax Group’s certified biodegradable plastic mulching films have reportedly lowered micro-bioplastic concentration in agricultural soil during open-field testing with the University of Turin.
The EU-funded REDYSIGN consortium - seeking to develop processes for producing and circularizing bio-based, recyclable, smart fibre-based packaging – has reported ‘important advances’ in developing recyclable-by-design trays, absorbent pads and anti-spoilage sensors from its last meeting.
Yangi has introduced its Yangi Cellera industrial machine platform for fibre-based dry forming technology, said to reduce water and energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 70%.
