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…
Tim Hortons is seeking to improve its packaging’s recyclability by trialling a fibre alternative to its single-use plastic hot beverage lids, amongst other transitions into renewable and recyclable packaging materials.
Fedrigoni is launching a selection of white, off-white, and ivory uncoated papers and boards in a new swatch of its Arena range of papers – also providing an option made with 50% recycled fibres.
Wood is collaborating with CuanTec to develop separation facilities capable of processing shellfish to extract the natural biopolymer chitin for use in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries.
Ukrainian-based paper manufacturer Releaf Paper has been awarded a €2.5 million grant from the European Commission’s EIC Accelerator 2022 programme for its pilot line project to extract cellulose from the fibres of fallen leaves.
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi have entered into a long-term agreement to produce biobased and renewable materials for use in the beauty and cosmetics industry, aiming to replace rigid plastics in packaging such as refills, inserts, and testers.
Blue Ocean Closures has secured a second investment from co-owner ALPLA Group in the hopes of accelerating the development of bio-based, biodegradable, and recyclable caps and lids.
Bioeconomy 2.0 refers to the research and development of the next generation of bio-based solutions aimed towards renewable, reusable, recyclable and sustainable production. We asked Ali Harlin, research professor at Finland’s VTT research centre about the potential benefits of bio-based materials…
The next Sustainability Awards finalist under the spotlight is Papira® by Stora Enso - a wood fiber-based lightweight material offering a renewable and paper-recyclable alternative to fossil-based foams.
We know that renewables are going to play a key role in helping to build a more sustainable packaging industry, and thus a more sustainable world. But how will they do this, and what are the particular challenges and opportunities for fibre-based alternatives to plastics? Victoria Hattersley…
Test Valley Packaging is collaborating with envoPAP to launch Reused Agricultural Waste (RAW), a line of packaging products said to be made of by-products from sugar cane farms across India.
NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre has announced the winners of this year’s De Gouden Noot competition, with Masterpack Group taking home the golden walnut trophy for its application of Modified Atmosphere technology to FIBCs.
