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…
TOMRA has unveiled an AI-based technology for upgrading wrought aluminium scrap and producing high purity fractions, GAINnext, designed for use by aluminium scrap processors and recyclers.
Coveris has announced it has extended its SourceTag security solution to include printed cartons, aiming to tackle rising theft in the fresh meat, beverage and luxury goods sectors.
An international working group facilitated by PreZero and Packaging Cockpit, focused on implementing short-term uniform industry standards for packaging data, met for the first time last week.
The GS1 UK and FT Longitude report of over 500 senior retail industry executives found that a seismic retail transformation is on the horizon that will revolutionise the way we shop.
We chat with Anne Godfrey, CEO of GS1 UK, a non-profit organisation with a focus on barcodes, about a report into the future of retail they’ve published.
EREMA has announced a new addition to its ReadyMac plastics recycling system - the ReadyMac 500 “Heavy Duty” version - with an integrated EREMA Laserfilter, said to be suitable for processing demanding post-consumer materials.
OMV has completed the expansion of its proprietary ReOil technology at its Schwechat refinery, where it plans to convert up to 16,000 metric tons of hard-to-recycle mixed plastic waste into chemical feedstocks annually.
Fujifilm’s on-demand metallization ECOLEAF solution is now compatible with ACTEGA’s 46kUV Inkjet Printbar, unlocking a fully digital, higher resolution process for embellishing labels and negating the need for foil reels or PET carrier films.
GPT Circular and iQRenew have finalized quality and specification criteria for the use of Australian soft plastics in global advanced chemical recycling – a move set to keep contamination low, ensure efficient processing, and result in food-grade packaging materials.
A wastewater recycling system for plastics recycling operations’ wash lines, designed to cut down on freshwater consumption for environmental and cost-saving benefits, has been launched by Zimmer America Recycling Solutions.
A new, compact machine from Benner MSA and HERMA bundles bags into 20 to 30 medium-sized multipacks per minute and seals them with labels – a solution designed to help customers save on costs, labour, and packaging materials.
Theegarten-Pactec’s BHS high-speed machine for bouillon cubes is said to set a ‘new speed record’ with an output of 3,000 packaged products per minute, offering additional features for minimized downtime, increased hygiene, and more.
