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…
Daniela Dorner, Group eCommerce Director, Mondi Group sits down with Libby Munford, Editor, Packaging Europe to discuss how eCommerce is here to stay - but it must be sustainable. How can packaging be part of the solution?
Mars Petcare has announced plans to begin distributing its SHEBA petfood in pouches containing recycled plastic from advanced recycling processes, with the rollout expected to begin in Europe in 2022.
Tesco’s own-brand grated cheese will be available in a polyethylene (PE) monolaminate structure developed by Coveris, which the companies say is fully recyclable.
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging (CEFLEX) has announced plans to develop a next-generation waste processing plant based on its Quality Recycling Process (QRP), with a commercial launch slated for 2023.
How can packaging sustainability be increased, and plastic leakage be addressed? Elisabeth Skoda discusses this and much more with Erin Simon, who is head of plastic waste and business at WWF. Audio: podcast
Provenance has partnered with Valpak and WRAP to develop Recycle Router, a system accessible online or via QR codes on packaging that gives consumers information on how to recycle packaging tailored to their location.
This week we got a perspective from Unilever on reusable packaging, and reported on L’Oréal and Veolia’s new partnership on recycled plastic packaging.
Can stakeholders set aspirational sustainability goals without disengaging the public? Dr Calvin Lakhan from SPRING explores the importance of communication and accountability.
Trinseo has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Heathland BV, a plastics recycling and converting company, as part of Trinseo’s plan to ensure a “reliable source” of recycled feedstock for its expanding portfolio of sustainable materials.
The Seymourpowell design agency has collaborated with the Swiss chocolate brand, Cailler, to redesign its Christmas pralines collection to attract a younger audience and incorporate recyclable elements.
