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…
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…
With the PPWR just a few months away from fully coming into force, organisations across the packaging value chain are working to understand how they can be compliant. We spoke with three partners at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Annamaria Tothova, Monika Zejden-Erdmann, and…
After facing backlash for its ban on reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums, FIFA has amended its guidelines to allow one factory-sealed, single-use plastic bottle per spectator – sparking further concerns about fan safety and packaging waste.
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and bring down the total cost baseline at pulp and paper packaging mills.
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter into force alongside the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate over whether fan safety is coming second to shareholder profit.
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – instead ensuring its ‘timely and effective’ implementation through secondary legislation.
We spoke with Marzia Scopelliti, Senior Public Affairs Manager at The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), to better understand how companies can make sure they are fully prepared for the big August PPWR deadline.
In years gone by, packaging was mainly viewed in terms of cost and compliance – but times are changing. In 2026, packaging is closely linked to innovation, consumer experience, sustainability, and supply chain issues. In this article Laurel Spencer, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Marketing…
The European Commission has published a report detailing how Member States are reducing single-use plastic food and drink containers in line with the Single-Use Plastics Directive. We take a closer look at its findings and what they mean for data collection in the next few years.
In the latest edition of our Iconic Packs series, we take a look at the Ramune soda bottle, made famous in Japan due to its unusual shape and opening system. We detail the journey from its British origins in the 19th century to the creation of its ‘Ramune’ name, and the shifts between the…
Henkel recently launched what it says is the first cold seal solution designed for barrier-coated paper packaging. To learn more about this new solution’s attributes, the R&D process, and how it relates to PPWR concerns, we spoke with Dr. Roberto Pela, business development manager for packaging…
