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…
The fourth annual report from WWF’s ReSource: Plastic programme has examined the plastic footprints of Amcor, P&G, McDonald’s Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company, and other members – finding a general decrease in their use of ‘problematic plastics’ from 2021 to 2022, although the plastic weight in…
EUROPEN has joined over 100 associations in the European packaging industry in encouraging EU Member States to preserve the Single Market and prevent supply chain disruptions in the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
In the latest instalment of our Rapid Interview series, Aluflexpack CEO Johannes Steurer runs us through the positives of utilizing aluminium in premium circular flexible packaging and barrier solutions.
Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, is leading a €1 million seed funding round in Swedish start-up FineCell to help develop and plan a demo production facility for its technology, which converts dry pulp fibre into added-value biomaterial.
Six packaging papers from UPM Specialty Papers have been certified as both home and industrially compostable in line with French legislation – a move set to ensure the responsible, environmentally safe treatment of paper packaging solutions at end-of-life.
Paper bag manufacturer Sentrex has adopted Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap paper wrapping solution for its pallets in a bid to simplify logistics, optimize efficiency in the wrapping process, and phase out unnecessary plastics.
Lidl GB aims to help consumers reduce food waste at home by replacing ‘use by’ dates with ‘best before’ alternatives on its yoghurt and fresh milk products.
Itero Technologies CEO Simon Hansford sits down with Richard Carter, independent consultant and former senior executive at BASF, to paint a picture of the chemical recycling sector today and envision its future – discussing decarbonization and electrification, end-to-end collaboration across the…
As the dust settles after the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2023, we’re casting our eye over the highlights of this year’s event. Our 95 speakers and 650 attendees offered a range of perspectives from across the value chain and an array of global regions, bringing with them a plethora of discussion…
The 4evergreen alliance has updated its Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging tool to endorse two separate streams for fibre-based packaging, ensuring that the packaging is directed to the correct recycling mills.
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.
