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…
Plastics Recyclers Europe, the European Waste Management Association, and Recycling Europe have signed a joint letter urging the European Commission to support the continent’s recycling industry by prioritizing European-made recycled plastic in mandatory recycled content targets.
Asda’s latest ESG report states that almost 98% of its own-brand packaging is now recyclable, but acknowledges difficulties in sourcing high-quality plastic recyclate and keeping unpackaged products fresh as it pursues other targets.
A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a successful deposit return system while delving deeper into the social, economic, and practical contexts affecting return rates.
NakedPak is developing an edible, food-grade packaging film that dissolves in hot water while a meal is cooked – all without impacting flavour or food safety.
After revealing its intent to wrap all Babybel cheese snacks in paper by 2027 – a move expected to cut 60% of plastic per net and save 2500 tons of CO2 emissions – the Bel Group has elaborated on its repackaging process and future goals.
There is a lot of discussion in the packaging industry about legislative challenges, such as the PPWR. Trayak’s Mitja Brgant takes a wider view at the topic, exploring the connection between data and legislation and the wider packaging landscape and how it has been shaped by the Circular Economy…
Ciner Glass is among the founding members of Responsible Glass, a global certification programme designed to set new standards for the safe, low-carbon and transparent production and sourcing of glass.
What innovations are on the horizon, and how can brands stay ahead of evolving regulations and consumer expectations? Exploration of emerging trends and technologies that will shape sustainable packaging design in the next five to ten years.
Soapbottle intends to eliminate single-use plastic bottles and pumps by providing a solid soap bar – and eventually plans to evolve the concept into rigid packaging for liquid soap.
Cupffee has designed the ‘world’s first’ edible coffee cup, intended to avoid pollution and reduce CO2 emissions while performing as effectively as its single-use plastic counterparts.
The Bel Group plans to package all its Babybel cheese snacks in responsibly sourced paper by 2027, aligning with its target to achieve 100% recyclable or home-compostable packaging by 2030.
