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ArticleReusable packaging industry rallies behind unified reuse symbol in Europe
Reusable Packaging Europe and the New European Reuse Alliance have led a joint industry statement calling for the European Union to introduce a ‘clear and enforceable’ symbol for consumer-facing reusable packaging, yet allow exemptions for individual assets in B2B operations.
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ArticleHow can we retrieve ocean plastic waste – and should AI help us do it?
Efforts to collect plastic waste from the ocean are growing in popularity, and machine learning is emerging as a tool to monitor waste hotspots. But should we bring existing waste back to shore? Should AI ever play a role in it, and what does any of it mean for packaging? We dive deeper in the latest edition of the Brief.
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ArticleFirst raw materials shipped from Indaver’s thermal depolymerization plant
Following a total investment of €105 million, Indaver has announced that its Plastics2Chemicals installation in Antwerp is producing chemically recycled raw materials for ‘virgin quality’ packaging applications, with an anticipated annual capacity of 26kT.
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ArticleTOMRA Recycling invites NEXTLOOPP to ‘hands-on’ advanced PP sorting trials
TOMRA Recycling welcomed participants of the NEXTLOOPP initiative to its headquarters in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany last month, for live demonstrations of its latest sorting systems for polypropylene (PP) sorting and discussions on advancing Design for Recycling.
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ArticleXampla and National Physical Laboratory reveal test to validate plastic-free claims
Xampla and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a test to validate that Xampla’s Morro materials - made from natural plant polymers - are plastic-free and SUPD exempt, aiming to provide credible assurance for packaging manufacturers.
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ArticleBorealis’ compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins opens its doors
Borealis has revealed that its new, Beringen-based compounding line for recyclate-based polyolefins is now fully operational, allowing customers to co-develop and test the use of recycled plastics in their operations.
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ArticleDow and partners unveil mono-PE, 50% advanced recycled food pouch
Dow, Macchi, and ITP have come together to create a mono-PE pouch prototype containing over 50% chemically recycled content, intended as a recyclable pack for snacks and other highly regulated products.
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ArticleCoim targets recyclability and production optimisation at K 2025
Chemical specialties company Coim will be presenting its solutions including RecyClass approved adhesives, polyurethane-based inks and cold seal coatings at K 2025 taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8th-15th.
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ArticleVioneo to debut fossil-free PE and PP solutions at K 2025
Vioneo has announced it will be debuting at K 2025 with its fossil-free polyethylene and polypropylene solutions, said to reduce CO2 emissions.
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ArticleFrigel to present new temperature control and cooling solutions at K 2025
Frigel has announced it is due to present its new DYNAMICO temperature control technology and HVM modular chiller system at K 2025, designed to reduce energy costs and provide operational flexibility.
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ArticleExxonMobil collaborates with value chain partners to showcase PE and PCR solutions
ExxonMobil will be showcasing its polymer solutions at K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 8th-15th, including product samples, film rolls and the option to interact with solutions from industries such as agriculture, healthcare and consumer products during guided tours.
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ArticleLecta unveils PFAS-free grease resistant paper for flexible packaging
Lecta has introduced its Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP paper, a high-performance, one-side coated gloss paper for flexible packaging applications, said to combine premium grease resistance with ‘excellent’ flexibility and printability.
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ArticleNOVA Chemicals introduces PE resins incorporating non-fluorinated PPAs
NOVA Chemicals has announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate non-fluorinated polymer processing aids (NF-PPA), said to deliver comparable performance to legacy fluoropolymer PPA technology and help manufacturers meet global regulatory compliance standards with minimal production disruption.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Mondi’s recyclable kraft paper pallet wrapping
As part of our Finalist Interview series ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards, we spoke to Mondi about its Ad/Vantage StretchWrap, nominated in the Commercialized Renewable Materials category and said to combine high stretchability and puncture resistance.
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ArticleFlexible LDPE, reusable logistics system and PP monomaterial take centre stage at German Packaging Awards
At FACHPACK, the German Packaging Institute (dvi) has unveiled the 37 winners of the 2025 German Packaging Award. This included three Gold Awards, with which the jury honoured three “particularly groundbreaking” innovations.
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ArticleLoop reuse platform reaches commercial scale in France
Following pilots in markets including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Japan, TerraCycle’s reuse platform Loop has reached industrial scale in collaboration with Carrefour and a coalition of brands and retailers in France, with more than 370 products available across 345 supermarkets nationwide.
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ArticleDS Smith and BSH Nazarje reveal fibre-based alternative to EPS in blender packaging
DS Smith and BSH Nazarje (part of the BSH Home Appliances Group) have partnered to develop a universal fibre-based packaging solution for Bosch hand mixers, replacing the previous Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) inserts.
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ArticleStora Enso introduces uncoated paperboard for luxury packaging
Stora Enso has introduced Ensovelvet, its new uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board developed for luxury applications such as cosmetics, perfumes, and other premium consumer goods.
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ArticleLive updates from Fachpack 2025
Fachpack is back at the Messezentrum Nuremberg from 23rd – 25th September. Packaging Europe will report live from the show floor, giving you a real-time rundown of the event’s highlights.