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…
In an extension of its ongoing investment into R&D, DS Smith is teaming up with Nafici Environmental Research to transform ‘second harvest’ materials like straw and grains into packaging materials.
Xampla has received the Innovate UK Smart Grant alongside 2M Group of Companies in order to scale up the production of its bio-based, biodegradable Morro materials.
Quaker Oats aims to streamline recyclability and remove a yearly estimate of up to 200 tonnes of plastic by transitioning into paper packaging across its porridge pot range.
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced the winners of its WorldStar 2024 competition, spotlighting packaging with recycled content, efficient designs, interactive experiences, and more.
A 90% paper tube developed for Pringles crisps is now available exclusively at Tesco stores and online, with around 48 million expected to be sold in the first year.
Upfield is rolling out a plastic-free, oil-resistant paper tub – developed in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, Pagès Group, and Emsur – for its plant-based butters and spreads in a bid to replace over 25,000 tons of plastic waste every year.
“The whole industry is working to improve the quality of recyclates, and we can only do that together without too much compromise.”Constantia Flexibles’ Achim Grefenstein talks to Elisabeth Skoda about challenges and opportunities around recyclability and using recycled content for packaging films…
Sainsbury’s is repackaging its own-brand mushrooms in cardboard punnets, which is set to remove enough plastics from its operations to match the weight of 43 full double-decker buses in London.
Reusable cups are now accepted in café, drive-thru, and mobile orders at all company-operated and participating licensed Starbucks stores in Canada and the United States – a move expected to bring the company closer to a 50% reduction in waste by 2030.
Bottle Up claims to provide the first fully reusable, pre-filled, plant-based water bottle sold in the UK and aims to become a renewable and recyclable alternative to single-use plastic bottles.
Aptar Closures has revealed its SimpliCycle line of fully recyclable flow control valves for condiments, sauces, and more – aiming to achieve mechanical recyclability while ensuring hygienic and precise product dispensing.
Securikett has unveiled a new security seal made of paper, designed to protect cardboard packaging against a range of tampering methods while contributing to a circular economy.
