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…
The German Folding Carton Association “Fachverband Faltschachtel-Industrie e.V.” (FFI) launches the implementation of an online cardboard database that will be available in German and English.
The week in brief - the launch of a new water brand offering an alternative to plastic bottles in the UK, innovative adhesives and keeping products fresh for longer.
Pretium Packaging is launching a new 12-ounce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sauce bottle, that has been designed to mimic the look and feel of glass.
UNITED CAPS and Braskem have announced that they have collaborated to deliver to the market greener bio-sourced plastic caps and closures made from sugar cane as an addition to the UNITED CAPS product portfolio.
LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced it has completed the acquisition of A. Schulman, Inc.
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association has announced the appointment of Tony Brealey, managing director and co-owner of Reabrook Ltd, as Chairman of the association.
Following the launch of Retran® in January Bell are delighted to report that almost all of their customers have switched to this recycled form of clear packaging.
Highlights this week focus on Sonoco’s new sustainable SquareCan, the story behind Cocoon’s design for a limited edition beer can and Schur’s thinnest high-barrier film.
Sustainable technology company Anellotech recently achieved new milestones at its TCat-8® pilot plant in Texas, thereby progressing its 100% bio-based bottle collaboration with global consumer beverage company Suntory.
