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…
Henkel has relaunched the cardboard blister packaging for its Pritt glue sticks, featuring digital learning and crafting content on prittworld accessible via QR codes.
Nextek has announced its participation in a four-year project aiming to develop circular solutions to reduce waste and carbon emissions in primary and secondary healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging.
Closing a Series A funding round with over €6 million in grants and equity, Fych Technologies plans to build an industrial recycling plant and convert 3,000 tonnes of post-consumer multilayer plastics into high-quality pellets annually.
Pegasus Materials has announced the debut of its first two materials and the expansion of its seed round - led by studio Ferment and existing investor LIOF alongside prior investment from Fibrant BV - aiming to accelerate commercial scale-up of its products for the electronics, data centre and…
Lisbon is rolling out its city-wide reusable cup system – powered by TOMRA’s automated return machines and Mastercard payment technology – in hopes of avoiding ‘millions’ of single-use cups annually and tackling urban litter.
TOMRA Collection has designed its TOMRA S2 Rugged Plus reverse vending machine for outdoor use in all weather conditions, aspiring to save space on shop floors while maintaining a smooth consumer experience.
SIG and Zydus Lifesciences will distribute liquid cough and cold medication in single-serve, tethered spouted pouches – aiming for precise dosing, improved hygiene, and reduced waste.
Solidus has combined its recyclable, fibre-based packaging with BlakBear’s wireless freshness sensors to monitor food spoilage, improve safety and shelf life, and combat waste.
Alexander Watson Associates (AWA), a market intelligence and insights firm specializing in the packaging, materials and specialty papers sectors has announced its acquisition of the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA), aiming to expand its reach in smart packaging and…
After much anticipation, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 – the “Nobel prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – have been announced!
London-based food waste technology company Limetrack has revealed it has raised over €1 million to scale production and deployment of its Smart bins, designed to automatically weigh and report waste and carbon emissions.
