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…
Avery Dennison has introduced four labelling papers reportedly made from recycled pulp and alternative fibres aimed at the premium packaging segment including wine and spirits, craft beverages, gourmet food, beauty and fragrances.
First in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is USDA-ARS (the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service) with its clamshell with modified humidity. We spoke to research chemist Jinhe Bai PhD about this entry, which has been nominated in the…
What role can packaging and processing innovation play in helping to decarbonise global food systems? And how can our industry empower consumers with knowledge as it works towards this goal? Alex Henriksen, Managing Director for Tetra Pak North Europe and UK, tells us more.
In our latest Sustainability Perspectives podcast, we take another in-depth look at the fast moving and dynamic e-commerce sector with H.B. Fuller. The company’s global e-commerce manager Tania Montesi will discuss trends, developments, the impact of sustainability demand and changing legislation…
This technical article by EXTR:ACT e.V in partnership with ACE explores new opportunities in material recycling made possible by the increase in collection of laminated paper packaging.
Amcor Capsules and aluminium suppliers Aludium have collaborated to produce what they are describing as a certified and independently verified ‘low-carbon’ aluminium product for use in screwcaps, with a reported reduction of more than 50% in carbon footprint compared to the average for primary…
UPM Raflatac has announced the launch of its new collection of wine, spirits and beverage label materials, Rêverie 3, that apparently uses recycled fibres. The company says Rêverie 3 offers packaging designers labels made with materials from FSC® certified (FSC C012530) forests, recycled materials…
How does Lidl, one of the world’s largest food retailers, approach packaging sustainability? We had a conversation with the company to discuss its views on the role that retailers play in this context, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions, biodegradables, reuse, and much more.
As the industry searches for alternatives to plastic packaging, the focus often falls on paper to provide a more sustainable solution. But plastics offer excellent barrier properties which paper does not automatically have. So how can these barriers be added? Elisabeth Skoda explores some of the…
Cellulose films manufacturer Futamura and tamper-evident solutions company Tamperguard have collaborated to create a tamper-evident tape utilising Futamura’s NatureFlex™ film, which is reportedly renewable and compostable.
On the 6th of June, the U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S Pact) announced the winners of its 2023 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award at GreenBiz’s Circularity Event, with the winners representing circular solutions to packaging formats including fibre-based netting and PET oxygen barriers.
