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…
This webinar taking place 08–Dec–2020 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EDT provides an overview of the packaging industry’s analytical requirements with a focus on the accurate testing of both flexible and rigid, in-contact plastic materials
Prior to our online event with Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), we are taking a closer look at the initiatives's work and get a sneak preview of some of the topics discussed at the event.
Elisabeth Skoda discusses recycling and recyclate goals and challenges, bioplastics, consumer behaviour and much more with Dr. Isabell Schmidt, the managing director at IK the German plastic packaging industry association.
Agilyx, a leader in advanced recycling technology, and AmSty, the largest polystyrene producer in the Americas, have announced the successful completion of a fully circular pathway for polystyrene recycling.
Walki has developed a recyclable, 100% PET-free ovenable tray made of renewable fibre with the aim of helping its customers comply with EU directives on single-use plastics.
The winner of this year’s Sustainability Award for best Recyclable Packaging was BERICAP, with their 100% silicone-free BERICAPValve. We talked with Pavlina Zabloudilova, Senior Manager Communication and Marketing.
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, APEAL, explains why he believes steel is the ‘ideal’ food packaging material when it comes to both sustainability and product protection.
The march towards reusables continues — and UK-based start-up Bockatech has been working on a reuse model for coffee cups around its patented EcoCore® plastics manufacturing technology.
Made from pure cellulose fibres, Iggesund Paperboard’s new material has been specifically developed for pressed and folded trays used in food packaging.
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, makes the case for steel packaging and explains the role it can play in the context of the European Green Deal.
