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…
To succeed in today’s evolving market, producers must ensure they are selecting the right systems that will provide the flexibility and adaptability to transform these market challenges into opportunities
Frozen food remains a favourite with consumers around the world, as it offers convenience as well as safe and easy access to nutritious meals. But packing frozen food comes with its own set of challenges
When building a zero waste and fully circular economy for plastics, advanced (chemical) recycling is regarded as a promising technology to provide virgin-like polymers made from waste to be used again in high-demanding applications
In this webinar with ROVEMA, we will look at some of the specific challenges when it comes to packaging coffee in an efficient, sustainable way and about the company’s lifecycle approach for existing machines and packaging lines as a turnkey solution
With demand currently outstripping supply, particularly for food grade packaging plastics, many FMCGs, manufacturers and converters are finding sourcing the feedstock they require to hit regulatory and sustainability goals challenging
Converting to a lightweight neck and tethered closure system for PET beverage packages is an effective way to reduce your operating costs, achieve your sustainability goals and enhance your brand.
Preventing waste entering the environment and reducing the world’s carbon footprint - these two critical challenges are reflected in the EU’s Green Deal, which sets out a clear ambition to 2030 advancing the circular economy for plastics and reaching
This webinar taking place 08–Dec–2020 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 EDT provides an overview of the packaging industry’s analytical requirements with a focus on the accurate testing of both flexible and rigid, in-contact plastic materials
In the EU and other regions around the world, tethered closures will soon be mandatory for most single-use plastic bottles. For beverage producers, this is both a challenge and an opportunity.
