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…
After switching their rigid plastic containers to flexible bags, Albert Heijn’s assorted chicken products are said to use 60% less packaging and save over 200,000kg of plastic annually.
Reflecting on a decade of progress and learnings, Rob Opsomer, Executive Lead for Plastics at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, calls on companies to join industry leaders in getting behind its 2030 agenda in a bid to tackle plastic packaging waste and build a circular economy.
Sabert Corporation Europe has upgraded its Deli2Go range with a recyclable rPET lid for product visibility, on-shelf presentation, and end-of-life recyclability.
It was recently reported that Terracycle’s Loop, a global platform for reuse, working with a coalition of brands and retailers has reached commercial scale in France, offering a wide range of everyday consumer products in a reusable version at local supermarkets. Elisabeth Skoda sat down with…
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Göncay Packaging’s managing director, Levent Göncay, discusses the company’s product portfolio, its in-house production process, the costs of plastic vs. paper packaging, and more.
A new research article by Mieke van den Berg of The LCA Centre and Roland ten Klooster of the University of Twente in the Netherlands evaluates the factors in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies comparing single-use to reuse.
Eurosac and Cepi Eurokraft are leading a joint project to develop a net zero roadmap for the paper sack and sack kraft paper industries, leading up to climate neutrality by 2050.
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for a commercial methanol-to-olefins production facility in Rotterdam. Once fully operational, it is expected to produce 120 kilotons of propylene and 80 kilotons of ethylene.
As part of an ongoing pilot project, Lumson, Krill Design, and researchers from the Politecnico di Milano have revealed a refillable jar made from recycled glass, design packaging made from grape residues, and an NFC chip for digital branding.
Discover how cutting-edge advancements in filling and seaming are redefining operational excellence, enabling companies to meet diverse product demands—from carbonated to hot beverages—with unparalleled precision and environmental responsibility.
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited market supply, and different definitions of sustainability.
Shawpak presents a new range of low-power, low-waste linear thermoforming machines to produce large, multi-component packs with snap features for the medical sector.
