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…
DS Smith presented a new fibre-based, temperature-controlled packaging solution at PharmaPack Europe 2025 – highlighting its recyclability, 36-hour cooling period, and customizability via a parametric algorithm.
In response to plastic waste concerns in the logistics sector, 2nd Level Global Solutions has developed Solaris – a range of 100% paper-based, completely recyclable, and water-resistant thermal pallet covers that protect palletized goods against temperature fluctuations in transit.
A pilot project run by bpost allows customers to post items without packaging or labels by delivering them to and collecting them from lockers accessed via smartphone.
Schütz has unveiled a reusable, three-skid steel pallet for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), designed to optimize the distribution of heavy loads in production centres and customer logistics.
Labelmaster’s DGeo packaging division and Altor Solutions subsidiary Lifoam Industries have applied a biobased additive to temperature-controlled expanded polystyrene impact packaging, which is then thought to biodegrade by 92% in a four-year span without leaching microplastics.
Giesecke+Devrient has revealed the reusable, ‘ultra-thin’ G+D Smart Label, which embeds IoT features into a package and enables location tracking, tamper protection, proof of delivery, and more.
SeaCube seeks to reduce emissions in refrigerated transport via reefer leases – powered by Greensee’s AI-driven CO2 emissions reporting technology – and battery-powered container gensets tested alongside Thermo King and CMA CGM.
With SEE’s new retention packaging system, e-commerce and fulfilment companies are expected to meet demand for same-day deliveries while eliminating unnecessary void material.
Colpac is rolling out a multi-purpose food packaging solution that can be used as single dine-in trays or locked together into a box to-go, targeting flexibility, convenience, and space optimization for food vendors.
Antalis Packaging has added recyclable, biodegradable paper strapping and paper-based documents enclosed wallets to its e-commerce portfolio, hoping to replace unnecessary single-use plastics with sustainability-minded solutions.
Uber will feature Releaf Paper’s bags made from fallen leaf fibres in its new global initiative to transition the food delivery and mobility sectors into eco-designed packaging, starting in France.
delfort and Camm Solutions have unveiled transparent paper bags and air pillows made from recycled paper – utilizing the ‘microplastic-free’ CAMM coating material in a bid to enable fibre-based alternatives to conventional plastic solutions.
