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…
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate over whether fan safety is coming second to shareholder profit.
Canovation and CANPACK are joining forces to advance CanReseal – an end seal system for resealable aluminium cans – towards commercial readiness and pilot-scale deployment.
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – instead ensuring its ‘timely and effective’ implementation through secondary legislation.
Duni Group is due to provide plastic-free paper beverage cups for this year’s Vätternrundan cycling event, due to take place June 5th-13th around Lake Vättern in Sweden, as well as trialling a food and packaging composting solution.
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against 20 Member States for failing to report on the transposition of EU-wide green claims and sustainability label legislation into national law.
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published its latest policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4 – encouraging negotiators to focus on clarifying obligations, improving transparency, and establishing a list of ‘problem’ substances during interim work.
Siegwerk’s new heat-seal lacquer portfolio is designed to unlock consistent sealing, hot-tack performance and bond strength in fibre-based and selected flexible packaging applications.
Swedish packaging company Meadow has introduced its MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock solution, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products designed for hospitality sector applications such as hotels and spas.
Are bioplastics a viable contribution to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s sustainability goals? This edition of the Brief dives deep into the European Commission’s analysis of biobased feedstock in plastic packaging, detailing its current view of the benefits, restrictions, and…
Fast food chain Hesburger is adopting Huhtamaki’s fibre-based lids for its beverage cups in a bid to eliminate 41,000 kg of plastic from its operations every year.
We spoke with Marzia Scopelliti, Senior Public Affairs Manager at The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), to better understand how companies can make sure they are fully prepared for the big August PPWR deadline.
