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…
Cepi has cast its eye over the efforts of pulp and paper industry players to drive down carbon emissions, including the decarbonization or complete removal of heating processes during production.
In November, a committee convened by the United Nations in Nairobi (INC-3) will discuss an international and legally binding treaty that it hopes will bring an end to plastic pollution. Riley McCormack, president and CEO of Digimarc, gives his views on some of the key factors the participants…
DS Smith has announced the launch of its ‘R8’ centre, a facility that sets out to enable the company and its customers and partners to accelerate the research and development of “radically” new packaging fulfilment solutions and solve the industry’s biggest challenges.
Coca-Cola Philippines reports that it has launched bottles made from 100% rPET, excluding caps and labels, for its Coca-Cola Original and Wilkins Pure brands – alongside a new sustainable packaging platform to educate consumers about tackling plastic waste.
Operations have commenced at Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill and paperboard mill expansion, with pulp deliveries to customers also beginning this month.
The HolyGrail 2.0 initiative is entering its final phase of R&D trials to prepare for market entry and the launch of a pilot market in France in 2024 – involving sorting and reprocessing trials for digitally watermarked rigid packaging, flexible plastics, and more.
Dow has launched two new ionomers set for use in cosmetic product packaging, claiming to incorporate renewable and circular feedstocks from plastic and bio-waste streams.
BioPowder has converted olive stone powders into additives for a range of packaging solutions, from solid containers and transparent films to biobased adhesives and barrier coatings – claiming to offer a versatile, low-carbon alternative to conventional raw materials.
Sainsbury’s expects to save 55 million pieces of plastic every year by implementing recyclable paper packaging across its own-brand toilet paper and kitchen towel ranges.
