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ArticleAre 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 traders have been struggling with stringent requirements and feel that they are priced out of the single market. Elisabeth Skoda, editor at large at Packaging Europe, takes a look at the challenges they face, and the steps being taken to remedy the situation.
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ArticleSustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Constantia Flexibles’ lid made from low carbon aluminium
Constantia Flexibles’ ComforLid is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Climate category and said to deliver up to 43% lower CO2 emissions cradle-to-gate. We spoke with the company to find out more about this solution.
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ArticleRefreshed Jif branding mirrors modern consumption habits for peanut butter
Jif has refreshed its branding for the first time in over thirty years, updating its on-pack imagery and logo to reflect the changing role of its peanut butter in consumers’ daily lives.
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ArticleRubbermaid’s food containers use copolyester with up to 50% recycled content
Rubbermaid has expanded its lineup of food storage and pantry containers to offer products made with Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester, which contains up to 50% certified recycled content.
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ArticleAhlstrom expands grease-resistant paper portfolio for North American market
Ahlstrom has launched its Grease-Gard PLUS and Grease-Gard PRO today, designed to expand its family of high-performance grease-resistant papers for the North American quick service restaurant (QSR) and food service market.
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ArticleAmcor and Tiptree partner on 30% PCR shrink films and pallet wrap
Amcor has collaborated with jams and preserves brand Tiptree to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree’s shrink films and pallet stretch wrap, aiming to help the brand prepare for upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) changes while maintaining logistics packaging performance.
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ArticleUS Plastics Pact removes EPS transport packaging from ‘problematic’ list
The US Plastics Pact has removed expanded polystyrene (EPS) transport packaging from its Problematic & Unnecessary Materials List due to its reported recycling rate of 30% or higher.
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ArticleTaking a closer look at Grolsch’s swing-top bottle
Grolsch’s swing-top beer bottle has become an integral part of the brand – but how? We take a look at its origins, its development over the years, and its ongoing relevance in today’s market.
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ArticleNew plastic from University of Surrey transforms into gas when heated, reforms when cooled
Researchers at the University of Surrey have revealed a new polymer which breaks down into a gas at 90 degrees Celsius and, when cooled, reforms into the original waterproof polymer with the same properties as before.
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ArticleDemeter Bio develops bio-based, non-toxic PFAS replacement coating
London-based company Demeter Bio has revealed a non-toxic coating designed to replace PFAS in textiles and packaging using biomaterials, suitable for applications such as clothing, upholstery, hygiene and packaging.
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ArticleThe metal packaging confidence gap: Why quality, sustainability and performance are becoming harder to balance
New research and industry perspectives: Explore the barriers to progress and how metal packaging manufacturers can turn awareness into action
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ArticleNew Cup Noodles labels capture student life for back-to-college season
Nissin Foods and Dash have unveiled the limited-edition Cup Noodles x Dash Dorm Survival Kit bundle, featuring a six-pack of noodles with exclusive labels inspired by life in a university dormitory.
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ArticleRecyclable paper mailer helps e-commerce businesses comply with waste laws
RRD has revealed a paper-based mailer with a peel-and-seal strip and instant-bond adhesive – designed for kerbside recyclability, regulatory compliance, and seamless operations on automated lines.
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ArticleSealTrust publishes digital product passport ‘anyone can verify’
SealTrust has published a live demonstration of an item-level digital product passport that it claims ‘any reader can verify’ end-to-end in around 10 seconds, anchored on a public chain.
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ArticleSunDance expands flexible pouch solution for cereal market
Print, packaging and marketing company SunDance has expanded its Pouch flexible packaging solution into the cereal market, offering an alternative to the traditional bag-in-box format.
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ArticleMcKinsey reimagines Europe’s pulp and paper operations with digitalized mills
As Europe’s paper and pulp industry reckons with high costs, lower demand, and overseas competitiveness, McKinsey delves deeper into the potential for digitalized paper mills to help companies improve their operations, commercial management, and capital allocation.
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ArticleStrategic partnership to recycle PET bottles into preforms in Thailand
Indorama Ventures is entering a strategic partnership with Suntory Holdings, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage, and Iwatani Corporation to recycle PET bottles into preforms at commercial scale in Thailand.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje launches new SaaS solutions for GS1 QR codes
Markem-Imaje has introduced its CoLOS 2D Activate and CoLOS 2D Engage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) enterprise solutions, aiming to enable global CPG and FMCG brands to create, organize, activate and manage static and dynamic GS1 Digital Link QR codes.
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ArticleFrom theory to practice: Executing your PPWR strategy through 2030
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is moving from policy discussions into practical enforcement. While the recent August milestone marked an important step, it represents just the tip of the iceberg for brand owners and manufacturers working towards long-term compliance.
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ArticleSubmissions open for Starbucks’ global innovation challenge
Starbucks has opened submissions for its global Innocentive challenge, searching for a transparent, plastic-free compostable material for single-use cold cups and lids.