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…
Aptar Beauty is rolling out airless, refillable packaging for Clarins’ eye cream product, with one reload expected to improve on the previous pack’s environmental impact by 73%.
In collaboration with Dow, Candiani presents premium cream jars made of the SURLYN PC 2000 REN ionomer, which is sourced from used cooking oil aims to reduce carbon emissions.
Kotlin is using Amcor’s lightweight, easy-to-open Sava Flip Top closure to package its ketchup range – targeting material reduction, effective dispensing, and full recyclability.
Europe’s container glass industry is actively working towards the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – but how is policy supporting this goal? We spoke to Vanessa Chesnot, Head of Public Affairs and Product Policy at FEVE, to explore this question ahead of the dedicated session on Metals…
Building on the introduction of its Uncoated Fibre series, Metsä Spring has announced that is now preparing the Muoto Laminated Fibre series, a new solution that combines moulded fibre products with barrier films, for industrial testing.
Celebrating innovation in fibre-based packaging design, the 2025 winners of the European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) were announced on 18 September during the annual Awards Gala held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The winning solutions combined design and functionality and featured mono materials, and…
The nomination period for Packaging Europe’s 2025 Readers’ Award has ended, the finalists have been selected, and now it’s time for you to choose the winner.
DS Smith and Alpine Water have developed a ‘recycled and recyclable’ corrugated cardboard box to transport Hallstein-brand glass water bottles, designed to save space and protect the products in transit.
TotalEnergies and CooperVision have incorporated certified renewable polypropylene, derived from feedstock like sunflower and rapeseed oils, into blister packs for certain contact lens products.
OxBarrier has launched an international technology licensing programme for its patented compostable single-serve capsule technology, intending to overcome the environmental impacts of conventional capsules without sacrificing performance.
According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, Ferrero designed over 92% of its packaging for recycling in the last fiscal year, but it recognizes ongoing challenges with access to recyclate and flexible films.
Global sustainability consultancies Systemiq and Eunomia have released a report stating that the healthcare sector’s dependence on single-use plastics is increasing costs, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with healthcare in Europe generating over 900,000 tonnes of single-use plastics in…
