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…
Xaar has announced its new Ultra High Viscosity Technology, said to deliver flexo print quality, reduce cost per print and minimize ink absorption into corrugated surfaces.
Ranpak has integrated PaperWrap’s pallet wrapping machines, which replace plastic stretch film with a kraft paper alternative from Mondi, into its portfolio – aspiring to enhance efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions in transit.
HP has unveiled HP ThermaCore, its thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology designed to improve efficiency, meet global coding standards and reduce operational costs in coding and marking applications.
Berry has revealed a ‘high-quality’ post-consumer recycled plastic polymer for non-contact-sensitive homecare and industrial packaging, said to eliminate around 36,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
Trinseo has unveiled a transparent recycled polystyrene resin featuring dissolution technology, designed for use in dairy containers, food trays, hot and cold drink cups, and other food-contact applications.
As the European Commission announces its Clean Industrial Deal, packaging industry players praise its implications for recycling infrastructure, European preference criteria, and harmonized regulations – yet they warn against preferential funding in the clean tech transition, failing to address…
CMG Granulators has introduced its new G55 granulator line for high-capacity applications, aiming for high productivity, efficiency and improved accessibility for cleaning and maintenance.
Aiming to address the challenges of consumer demand for sustainable solutions and stricter regulations requiring greater resource efficiency in production, Henkel, R-Cycle and Korozo Group have collaborated to investigate the potential benefits of Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
Maybelline New York, L’Oréal Groupe, Kraft Heinz, P&G, and Target have contributed to a Closed Loop Partners report laying out a roadmap to recovering small-format packaging materials from materials recovery facilities and glass recycling plants.
Packsize has launched its X6 automated ‘right-sized’ packaging system, aiming to comply with PPWR and said to be capable of creating up to 1,500 flat-bottom boxes per hour from corrugated Z-fold.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland reports that the Chips Joint Undertaking’s Public Authorities Board will award funding to the Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration for Electronic Components and Systems (APECS) pilot line project, aiming to boost Europe’s semiconductor…
Recently launched in Saudi Arabia by Ericsson and iot squared, the Ericsson Connected Recycling platform intends to help Alshaya Group divert over 50% of its waste from landfills, track it in real time, and integrate recycled content back into its packaging.
