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…
In the latest of our interviews with the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2021, we speak to Fibers365 about their SteamFiber technology for the production of cellulose pulp from biomass sources such as local farming.
Packaging solutions manufacturer Emballator has announced its new water-soluble packaging made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), which can dissolve after use in a bid to “reduce plastic waste”.
FACHPACK returns after a two-year break, with the European trade fair for packaging, processes, and technology running live from the 28th to the 30th of September 2021 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany.
With only a couple of days to go until the big reveal of the Sustainability Awards 2021 winners, we’re today talking to CMC SpA – a finalist in the e-commerce category – to find out about CMC Genesys, a “next generation” right size auto packer.
Plastics Recyclers Europe says the industry has registered a nearly 10% increase in installed plastic recycling capacity for flexible film in 2020, which apparently accelerates growth towards EU targets, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paperboard solutions company Holmen Iggesund unveils its new prototype, Conic, developed with its partner organisations to replace plastics with wood-based materials for formable products.
This week, Evian unveiled a prototype of its 100% rPET bottle and a group of key industry players united on a pouch-to-pouch mechanical recycling concept.
P&G has today announced its Climate Transition Action Plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its supply chain by 2040, while setting out interim goals for 2030, which include packaging innovations for recyclability.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö, the fibre-based solutions manufacturer, announces PureBarrier, a monomaterial oxygen barrier technology reportedly made of 100% cellulose fibres.
In the latest of our finalist interviews for our Sustainability Awards 2021, we learn about Syntegon Packaging Solutions B.V. and SABIC’s BOPE solution for frozen food.
