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…
The State of New York is advancing a bill requiring sellers or distributors of packaging to register with a packaging reduction organization and develop a plan to reduce and recycle their waste.
Sidel’s CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for beverage packaging labels, utilizes cobots in a bid to triple the reel capacity of other solutions on the market and bolster production efficiency.
The box for Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Dice Set has kicked off a conversation about excessive packaging for small products; but the pack’s size, decoration, and interactive elements may serve a purpose in a crowded market.
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
Thirty-three years after France first implemented Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, Citeo CEO Jean Hornain tells UNEP how universal participation, legal accountability, and the creation of formal jobs can incentivize plastic waste reduction.
In a new report, Systemiq encourages the European Union to clarify policies and boost market confidence to develop fossil-free plastics at scale, particularly for the green-methanol-to-olefins process.
Esko and CarbonQuota have developed a new carbon emissions calculation capability, allowing packaging converters and brands to automate carbon footprint calculations and align their environmental impacts with internal and legislative sustainability goals.
NaturDrops has packaged its natural dog snacks in Sonoco’s GreenCan solution, which reportedly contains 69% recycled paper – 96% paper overall – and facilitates kerbside recycling.
Meadow has developed an innovative process that aims to transform aluminium beverage cans into clean, intuitive refill systems. In four years, with the backing of can-producing giant Ball Corporation, the company has gone from initial concept to mass production. Meadow’s CEO and co-founder, Victor…
Checkpoint Systems has unveiled Chinook, an RFID inlay designed for reusable food packaging; the solution intends to facilitate supply chain traceability without compromising on microwave safety or durability.
Borealis is investing over €100 million into a new High Melt Strength polypropylene line, aiming to triple its capacity and address global demand for reusable cups, food packaging, and other recyclable, lightweight polymer foam solutions.
