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…
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
Solidus has combined its recyclable, fibre-based packaging with BlakBear’s wireless freshness sensors to monitor food spoilage, improve safety and shelf life, and combat waste.
Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins have signed an agreement to produce and co-market segregated bio-polypropylene and carbon recycled polypropylene (PP). The companies aim to meet increasing market demand in segments such as healthcare, automotive parts, electrical appliances, packaging…
Blue Ocean Closures was the winner of the Recyclable Packaging category at this year’s Sustainability Awards with its fibre-based screw cap, recyclable in the paper stream. We spoke to the company to find out more about this innovation.
Amcor has unveiled a lightweighted addition to its roll-on deodorant lineup, upfronting its customizability for branding, compatibility with up to 60% post-consumer plastic, and recyclability.
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Philippe Ragot, vice president and general manager for Packaging at SWM International, walks us through the company’s lightweight, heat-sealable cellulosic wrappers, designed to replace flexible plastics.
After much anticipation, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 – the “Nobel prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – have been announced!
Quadpack has unveiled its Serenity Tube for applying eye cream and other skincare treatments, with a flexible applicator and the option to incorporate recycled content in the cap and sleeve.
Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit is taking place from 10-12 November in Utrecht. In this article, we’ll bring you live updates on the key news, announcements, and talking points from the event.
Michelman has introduced Michem® Coat 9250, a water-based coating that enables recyclability of paper cups. The new formulation sets out to help brand owners and converters meet global recyclability and performance standards for paper cups.
Packaging used to be so much more than just a container – it was culture, art, identity. So, why did this change? Kevin Vyse, head of technical RAP products at ProAmpac, tells us more.
