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…
Food and packaging solutions specialists tna unveils the newest addition to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system: tna robag 3e, which it says can deliver up to 250 bags per minute with wastage as low as 0.1%.
Period product brand Lil-Lets debuts its reusable tampon applicator, which is now available to purchase online, and announces it will phase out the manufacturing of its plastic applicator tampons.
Ranpak announces WrapPak, a cold chain solution that it says is recyclable and provides thermal protection for up to 48 hours for e-commerce food delivery.
Beauty packaging manufacturer Quadpack announces new airless product portfolio, CANVAS Airless, which it says allows custom shapes with minimum lead time and reduced investment, while using 15% less plastic.
HKScan says it is furthering its commitment to a carbon neutral food chain by introducing Woodly’s wood-based plastic packaging to the Finnish market for its HK grilled sausage series.
HorizonNOW, the sustainability agenda announced by Siegwerk, one of the leading printing ink suppliers for packaging applications, will build on the company’s circular economy goals with targets set for 2025.
Avery Dennison has collaborated with forecasting consultancy The Future Laboratory to produce a report assessing the issue of sustainability in retail and the shift towards regenerative retail systems.
Coveris has collaborated with Austrian paper manufacturer Brigl & Bergmeister to develop PaperBarrier Seal, a packaging material for the food market that it says is fully recyclable and sustainably sourced.
UFlex, Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have worked together on a turnkey solution that the group says will “address the issue of full recyclability” of hot-fill pouches for the ready-to-eat food segment, using a mono-polymer structure and spout cap.
On the day before the big day, we speak to Beiersdorf, a Resource Efficiency finalist, and find out about the Nivea Naturally Good body lotion packaged in a bottle that is made from 50% less plastic and is rollable.
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