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…
HEINEKEN UK has announced that it is eliminating plastic rings and shrink wrapping from its entire portfolio of beer and cider multi-pack cans, a move that the company says is set to remove 517 tonnes of plastic annually from the supply chain.
In our latest issue, we give an overview of some of the key questions and topics currently affecting the aerosols & sprays sector. Victoria Hattersley reports.
Tapping into the growing trend of naturally inspired products, Unilever’s AXE brand team has collaborated with global strategic design partner PB, to create ‘WILD,’ an ‘on trend’ range comprising new bodyspray and bodywash products.
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) organised its competition for the world’s most innovative aluminium aerosol cans once again this year.
As part of their partnership, L’Oréal and Albéa announce the creation of what is described as the first carton-based cosmetic tube, where plastic is for the most part replaced with a bio-based and certified paper-like material.
Next in our series of video interviews with our Sustainability Awards gold sponsors, Trinseo’s business communication manager Mandy Markert talks about the company’s work unlocking the circularity of polystyrene.
SML is developing foamed sheet for hot fill applications with new features in terms of heat resistance, insulation and recyclability in a joint R&D programme together with its partner KIEFEL.
BP has developed an enhanced recycling technology, BP Infinia, that enables currently unrecyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste to be diverted from landfill or incineration
AR Packaging aims to meet the increasing need for replacement of plastic-based cutlery and has teamed up with the food service distributor Bionatic to launch a fibre-based cutlery range.
