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…
Royal Flora Holland is launching a reusable cardboard bucket to transport its flowers in a bid to eliminate approximately 250,000 kg of cardboard annually, reduce supply chain costs, and boost efficiency.
Packaging has a data problem, which can make it hard to prioritise resource allocation and assess the performance of sustainability-focussed projects. In this article, Sarah Perreard, Co-CEO, Earth Action and Packaging Data Hub Director and Yoni Shiran, Partner, Systemiq and Packaging Data Hub…
Origin Materials has partnered with Matrix Bottling Group – a supplier for Nestlé, Snapple, and other brands – to distribute thermoformed PET bottle caps, aiming to improve recyclability and increase recycled content.
In line with the upcoming Circular Economy Act, the PRO Circularity Alliance has published a position paper advocating for a Central European EPR Register to harmonize national EPR systems, reduce compliance costs, and improve transparency across Europe.
Apparently, Apple removed an ‘ESG modifier’ from its top executives’ pay packages last year – joining other big brands like Procter & Gamble and Starbucks in a trend thought to reflect a decreasing interest in corporate environmental performance across the United States.
Pro Carton, the European association of cartonboard and carton manufacturers, has announced that the carton packaging industry has achieved an 8% reduction in cradle-to-gate fossil carbon emissions since 2021.
Colgate-Palmolive, Polyplastics and PTI have unveiled an innovative new method for producing HDPE bottles that is reported to offer 25% weight and cycle time reductions.
Many companies have set themselves ambitious goals to reduce their carbon footprint. What are some of the best practices and paths to success? ACTEGA’s Dennis Siepmann talks us through the company’s experiences on their journey to reaching their Science Based Targets, reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3…
Samsung claims to have eliminated single-use plastics from its mobile packaging in favour of paper-based and recycled alternatives, meeting its sustainability commitment for 2025.
A new EU-funded scheme is aiming to scale up reusable packaging across Europe by working with organisations across the value chain to identify bottlenecks and design practical solutions that can work across different countries. To learn more about the objectives of this project, we caught up with…
The European Commission has officially exempted businesses that use pallet wrappings and straps from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s 100% reuse requirements, citing ‘disproportionate’ costs and supply chain impacts.
In a partnership with Apilab, DS Smith is using bees to map the diversity around its French packaging facilities and monitor the impacts of its industrial operations.
