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…
Ahead of the Sustainability Awards next month, we spoke to Huhtamaki as part of our Finalist Interview series about its OmniLock Ultra Paper, nominated in the Commercialized Recyclable Packaging category.
Clariant encourages a shift away from montan wax in coatings and plastics in favour of rice bran wax, a rice industry byproduct thought to lower carbon footprints by up to 80% and aid in thermoplastic and biopolymer production.
Yangi intends to replace traditional plastic food trays with a dry-formed, fibre-based alternative geared towards ready meals, meat products, and takeaway options.
Ahead of this year’s European Paper Bag Day, Paper Bag Co compared different European countries in terms of their interest in ‘sustainable packaging,’ using Google data to reveal which countries were searching for the term in their respective countries and languages the most, combined with each…
Aldi has announced plans to remove the plastic windows and trays from several of its savoury goods lines, a move expected to eliminate 127 tonnes of plastic packaging per year once the changes are rolled out.
Following its one-year anniversary, the REDYSIGN project – which aims to develop recyclable, wood-derived packaging alternatives for fresh meat products – reports such progress as using fibre as an adhesive, testing smart solutions to signal spoilage, and applying markers for traceability.
Avantium has collaborated with fresh food company Royal Vezet to implement its polyethylene furanoate (PEF) based packaging for salad bowls, set to be used by Netherlands supermarket chain Albert Heijn.
Using its white kraftliner, Metsä Board has developed a multipurpose corrugated solution for Finnish cosmetics brand HejBuddy, aiming to provide flexibility and save space.
When we last spoke to Unilever about its controversial decision to extend the timeframe on its sustainable packaging targets, head of Packaging Pablo Costa said the company was “doubling down rather than watering down” its efforts. What does this mean in practice? Emma Liggins attended the…
In a multi-year commercial supply agreement with 2M Group of Companies, Transcend Packaging will help upscale Xampla’s plant-based Morro Coating by applying it to selected paperboard packaging for quick-service restaurants.
Involving 14 partners from 8 countries, the POLYMEER project has officially begun, aiming to convert wet brewers’ spent grain (BSG) into high added value materials and diversify the range of material solutions capable of replacing traditional plastics.
Mondi has completed a €95 million investment to increase kraftliner capacity at its Świecie containerboard mill by 55,000 tonnes – a move set to help customers package large, weighted products in ‘heavy-duty’ kraft from more resource-efficient production processes.
