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…
Asda’s latest ESG report states that almost 98% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable, but acknowledges difficulties in sourcing high-quality plastic recyclate and keeping unpackaged products fresh as it pursues other targets.
The Fair Resource Foundation alleges that McDonald’s Netherlands is violating the law by serving single-use cups on-site and charging reuse fees – all while generating negative publicity around reuse as a whole.
Solidus has combined its recyclable, fibre-based packaging with BlakBear’s wireless freshness sensors to monitor food spoilage, improve safety and shelf life, and combat waste.
After switching their rigid plastic containers to flexible bags, Albert Heijn’s assorted chicken products are said to use 60% less packaging and save over 200,000kg of plastic annually.
Mondelēz International and DS Smith plan to trial paper tubs for Cadbury Heroes chocolates at Tesco – a move hoped to reduce virgin plastic consumption this Christmas and beyond.
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs to stores across Finland and facilitate easy unpacking.
Dozz is presenting chilled, ready-to-eat soup in an aluminium can, a product designed to be consumed straight from the pack and recycled at end-of-life.
We’re over halfway through 2025, and this was supposed to be the bounce-back year for the paper packaging sector, which saw a drop in demand post-COVID. But this hasn’t been the case. Neil Osment, managing director of packaging market research company NOA, explores why.
Clean Cult’s refillable aluminium bottles and recyclable, paper-based carton refills for home cleaning products are now available at Whole Foods Market, with the partners aiming to reduce single-use plastic in the homecare category.
Delhaize is repackaging its Belgian strawberries in cardboard boxes and intends to save 17,000kg of plastic by the end of this year, with an on-pack QR code providing further information and recipes.
Through its partnership with Polytag, Ocado Retail is applying UV tags to its own-label milk bottles, tracking them and collecting data throughout the recycling process.
Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 of its stainless steel water bottles after their lids were found to forcefully eject when opened, causing ‘serious impact and laceration hazards’, including vision loss.
