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…
How far has the industry come along the paper bottle journey - and can they move from niche to mainstream? Victoria Hattersley spoke with Jamie Stone from PA Consulting (co-founder of the Bottle Collective) to find out.
DS Smith Tecnicarton has designed single-use corrugated cardboard trays to replace expanded polypropylene alternatives when transporting automotive products such as headlights.
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of kp Elite Nova, a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray said to be the lightest in its class and made with up to 100% recycled PET.
Consisting of a mono-PET tray and resealable lid, Grupo Lantero’s ReKeepEat solution is designed to keep foods fresh for longer and simplify recyclability.
Kotányi has implemented Sonoco’s 94% paper-based GreenCan into its new spice range, intending to unlock widespread recyclability and align with the EU Green Deal’s life-cycle approach to circularity.
Pitting paper versus plastics is not the most productive way to address the sustainability challenges the world is facing. Choosing the best packaging material based on product needs and customer goals can yield much better results. Mondi’s experts Silvia Hanzelova and Piotr Barczykowski discuss…
Greif’s triangular ModCan is designed to more than double space optimization inside a barrel or drum, intended for use in disposing of hazardous chemicals from laboratories.
RDM Group’s recycled fibre containerboard and Ecopol’s PVOH functional barrier film have been combined into a packaging solution for aroma-sensitive and food products, among other applications.
The Absolut Group has revealed three limited-edition bottles with ties to the Tomorrowland music festival, luxury fashion house Missoni, and the work of pop artist Keith Haring.
PulPac has received €20 million in funding from the European Investment Bank to scale its patented Dry Molded Fiber technology for bottles, coffee cup lids, pharmaceutical packaging, and more.
Nespresso Canada and Éco Entreprises Québec will expand their ‘green bag’ coffee capsule recycling programme across all Quebec municipalities, aiming to simplify the recycling process while complying with EPR.
Procter & Gamble will use PureCycle’s recycled polypropylene resin in spout and dose caps for select bottles, which are set to hit the shelves next year.
