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…
Holzmanufaktur Liebich’s handmade wooden box for Jägermeister liqueur, sykell’s cloud-based SaaS software for returnable packaging, dotch’s reusable glass bottle for edible oils, and many more have been named as winners of the German Packaging Institute’s German Packaging Awards 2024.
Smurfit Westrock – the now-confirmed merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock – has entered the New York and London Stock Exchanges, with its sights set on creating a ‘go-to leader’ in the sustainable packaging space. We take stock of its progress and dig deeper into what the combination actually…
A joint effort between Smurfit Kappa and Valpak has resulted in a freestanding cardboard cup recycling box designed to contain empty beverage containers in a fully recyclable pack for transportation to waste collectors.
McCormack Family Farms has applied Smurfit Kappa’s water-resistant coating to its cardboard produce trays, replacing wax-lined and PET alternatives in search of recyclability for its packaging.
Smurfit Kappa’s SupplySmart digital solution is set to help reduce emissions and increase efficiency across supply chains, with Henkel reporting a 66% reduction in volume and 44% lower carbon emissions during transport for its dishwasher tablet.
Following discussions last week around a potential merger, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have confirmed an agreement to combine their businesses into a $20 billion company.
Two of the world’s largest packaging producers, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, are discussing the key terms of a potential merger to create Smurfit WestRock – a company that would reportedly be worth around $20bn.
Smurfit Kappa has claimed a 43.9% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2005 in its sixteenth annual Sustainable Development Report, apparently keeping the company on target to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Smurfit Kappa is investing €27 million into a new waste management and recovery facility at its Nervión paper mill, with a lime kiln and gas treatment system expected to divert 75,000 tonnes of waste from landfill.
Smurfit Kappa has revealed its patented Vitop Uno tap for bag-in-box applications, reported to be the first on the market with attached tamper protection.
Smurfit Kappa has worked alongside PepsiCo to replace the plastic outer packaging of its Walkers crisps brand multi-packs with a cardboard alternative, aiming to eliminate 250 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain every year.
