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…
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.
Close the Glass Loop recently published data indicating the EU’s average recycling collection rate for glass packaging has continued to progress, reaching 80.8% in 2023 with more than 12 million tonnes collected.
According to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation will not have significant impacts on customers transporting products with wooden packaging and pallets.
By sending fresh produce to schools in ‘biodegradable’ plastic films and ‘certified compostable’ cups, DNO Produce and Eco-Products expect to keep 945,000 pounds of fossil-based plastic out of landfills every year.
The German Packaging Institute (dvi) has announced the winners of the German Packaging Award 2025 across categories including functionality, design, sustainability and product presentation.
Amcor’s new polypropylene closure for household products seeks to combine child resistance and shelf appeal with sustainability-minded features like weight reduction, recyclability, and optional post-consumer content.
Ardagh Glass Packaging Europe (AGP Europe) has launched a new 300g lightweight glass wine bottle, seeking to combine ‘ultra-lightweight design’ with high strength and premium shelf appeal.
PepsiCo’s exclusive bottler in Mexico, Grupo GEPP, has installed expanded bottling lines for returnable PET and glass, partnering with Sidel to pursue a 10% increase in returnable packaging solutions by 2030.
Aptar Closures is unveiling three tamper-evident and recyclable closures for sports beverages – setting its sights on lightweighted bottles, improved security, and an enhanced drinking experience.
Smurfit Westrock has packed LPA Group’s electrical connectors in reusable, recyclable, and FSC-certified corrugated cardboard – a move set to phase out conventional bubble wrap and timber without sacrificing their protective qualities.
Vytal has acquired Bumerang in hopes of expanding digital reuse across foodservice and events venues in Spain, as well as helping more organizations align with incoming PPWR mandates.
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has announced it will be producing the ‘world’s first’ emerald green bottles from its NextGen Furnace for Jägermeister.
