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Tetra Pak launches paper-based ice cream wrapping solution
The company's new ice cream packaging solution is made from up to 85% paper from FSC™-certified forests
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Südpack strengthens flexographic printing capabilities
Südpack’s Competence Center for flexo printing in Kłobuck, Poland, has invested in a high-performance flexo print system. The
Recycled plastic pallet to slot into automated fresh produce supply chains
Tosca’s recycled and reusable euro-size pallet, developed alongside Cabka, aims to help fresh produce supply chains comply with
Pulpex opens first commercial facility for paper bottle manufacturing
Pulpex has opened its first commercial manufacturing facility for fibre bottles, scaling up from pilot-scale production with an initial
Operators unite to harmonize reusable e-commerce infrastructure across Europe
The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) is spearheading an industry-led initiative that seeks to develop shared principles, a
'Industry-first' common protocol for evaluating film packaging recyclability in Japan
The artience Group, through its packaging solutions subsidiary Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., and DIC Corporation has announced the development of
Sustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging regulation in 2026
Packaging regulation has been changing and evolving in Europe and across the world, and staying ahead of this can be
Investments to boost Borouge’s mechanical recycling capacity for plastics
Borouge International has invested in mechanical recycling capacity at multiple plastic recycling facilities, aiming to boost its annual output by
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Mondi’s Ad/Vantage kraft paper
Mondi Group is nominated in the Renewables category of this year’s Sustainability Awards. We spoke with the company’s
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Sustainability Perspectives: Tackling packaging regulation in 2026
Packaging regulation has been changing and evolving in Europe and across the world, and staying ahead of this can be
Exploring functional barrier coatings for paper, with Conor Ludden
How has the paperization trend evolved in recent years - and how has the development of functional coatings, particularly bio-based
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2D Coding: Redefining the role of flexible packaging
In this edition of The Spotlight, Markem-Imaje examines how 2D coding is redefining the role of flexible packaging and
DuPont launches Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution
The material that consumer and industrial (C&I) applications rely on just got a sustainability upgrade. DuPont talks us
‘Brilliance without the film’ – Shunho’s plastic-free metallic material
Utilizing vacuum aluminizing and laser-writing technologies, Shunho Creative (a sub-brand of Shanghai Shunho International) has developed a plastic-
How Smurfit Westrock aims to build a more sustainable and resilient packaging future in France
Seeking to meet the challenges of the climate crisis and regulatory changes, Smurfit Westrock is investing in its manufacturing network,
How ATS-Tanner’s banding solutions align with the new PPWR
ATS-Tanner’s banding solutions aim to reduce packaging waste, provide a practical alternative to plastic and improve recyclability. In
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The PPWR Shift: What It Means for Products, Packaging and Data
The operational impacts of PPWR and how it shapes packaging decisions across the product lifecycle.
PPWR Compliance Starts on the Factory Floor: Why Packaging Data is the Missing Piece
PPWR is not just introducing new packaging requirements. It is raising the importance of accurate, traceable and accessible data to demonstrate compliance across the packaging value chain.
Optimizing end-of-line performance through early collaboration
Join our webinar with Intralox to explore how a collaborative, system-level approach to line-layout planning can address the challenges of end-of-line operations.
Sustainable Packaging Summit
Sustainability Awards 2026 Finalist Interview: Prevented Ocean Plastic’s project for food-safe recycled PP
Prevented Ocean Plastic is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its project seeking to recycle polypropylene (PP)
Get your Expo Only ticket to the Sustainable Packaging Summit now!
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How to take part in Packaging Europe’s Readers’ Award 2026
For another year, Packaging Europe is giving you the chance to decide who wins the 2026 Readers’ Award! Unlike the
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Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Mondi’s Ad/Vantage kraft paper
Mondi Group is nominated in the Renewables category of this year’s Sustainability Awards. We spoke with the company’s
How to turn innovative design into commercial reality
Bringing sustainability-minded ideas to market requires us to think outside the box and address familiar challenges from a different
Taking stock of the industry’s progress under PPWR
Now that the PPWR is legally binding, where do early adopters stand, what still needs to be addressed – and what
Don’t wait for certainty under PPWR – choose adaptability
What does your business need to do next to comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)? With just
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Thermapet’s process delivering recyclable containers
You’re a finalist in the Sustainability Awards 2026. Congratulations! To start off, could you summarize your entry in less
From PPWR preparation to implementation
The first major PPWR milestone has passed, but a lot of questions remain around how the packaging industry can actually
PPWR compliance and the green tick: can we build more than a compliance system?
In the age of PPWR, packaging compliance is more important than ever before. But can these processes and systems be
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How Europe should turn plastic recycling into strategic infrastructure
Beyond the environmental benefits, managing and recycling plastic waste could also help Europe secure supply, build resilience, and strengthen industrial
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Packaging Europe staff writersAre PPWR requirements pricing small traders out of the single market?
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was designed to harmonise packaging rules across the bloc, but small
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Packaging Europe staff writersHow to prepare your business for PPWR compliance
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Packaging Europe staff writersFollowing one pack through the PPWR lifecycle
A standard 500ml PET bottle creates at least 37 PPWR obligations across its lifetime. In this article Dr Steven Brennan,
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Packaging Europe staff writersThe key to ensuring your company is PPWR compliant
The PPWR begins to fully apply from next week, and many companies are currently focussed on collecting declarations, specifications, and
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Packaging Europe staff writersPackaging regulations pose huge financial risks: here’s how to tackle them
Packaging laws like the PPWR now govern markets in more than 60 countries across the world, with fees that can
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Packaging Europe staff writersHow to really solve the BuzzBallz recycling challenge
With their strong social media appeal and unmistakeable shelf-presence, BuzzBallz have quickly become one of the most recognisable brands
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Packaging Europe staff writersHow will consumers respond to Coca-Cola’s packaging rebrand?
Coca-Cola’s major new packaging rebrand has been generating plenty of discussion over the past week, but how will
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