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…
Smurfit Kappa is set to release a range of circular packaging solutions for the online health and beauty market, a rapidly growing segment of e-commerce valued at €17.6 billion in 2020.
Smurfit Kappa has announced the opening of a new International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA)-certified lab at its new e-commerce facility in Northampton, UK.
Around the anniversary of the first European lockdowns Tim Sykes catches up with Arco Berkenbosch (VP Innovation & Development, Smurfit Kappa) to review how the market has changed since then.
Smurfit Kappa has revealed the Eco-Tube – a new composite paper tube that the company says is recyclable through readily available consumer recycling schemes.
Victoria Hattersley spoke to experts from the Carbon Trust, Amcor, Mondi, Smurfit Kappa and Tetra Pak to get their views on some of the big questions around the topic of carbon reduction.
Smurfit Kappa has reduced the amount of plastic used to manufacture the bags for its bag-in-box range by introducing a new 60-micron EVOH film – E Compact 60.
Smurfit Kappa is launching a new paper-based punnet portfolio in Europe, Safe&Green. The range is being marketed as 100% renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable.
Smurfit Kappa has today announced new targets in the hopes of reducing its fossil CO2 emissions, including its ambition to reach at least net zero emissions by 2050.
A new survey conducted by global packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa has revealed that European consumers are making a statement by demanding more sustainable packaging from brands before making online fashion purchases.
