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ArticleUPM and Felix Schoeller develop recyclable barrier solution for flexible food packaging
UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller have developed a customizable recyclable barrier solution designed for flexible food packaging, such as chocolate and snack bars. The fibre-based solution also aims to support upcoming recyclability requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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ArticleNovelis and Infinitum extend aluminium can recycling partnership in Norway
Novelis has extended its partnership with Infinitum, Norway’s deposit return system for beverage containers. The agreement aims to ensure that all aluminium beverage cans used in Norway are efficiently collected, recycled, and returned into the production loop.
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ArticlePCR aluminium bottle from Sustainaholics targets up to 90% carbon reduction
Made entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium, the Alumini bottle from Sustainaholics is intended as a recyclable, reusable alternative to conventional 5cl bottles – and to reduce carbon footprint by up to 90%.
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ArticleMoulded fibre container for transporting seafood developed by PAPACKS
PAPACKS offers its Fiber Box, a moulded fibre transport container made from virgin wood fibres and industrial hemp, as a durable, nestable, and recyclable solution for transporting seafood.
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ArticleWomen in Packaging programme returns at interpack 2026
interpack 2026 will host its second Women in Packaging programme, featuring a keynote speech from Tetra Pak, multi-perspective panel discussions, and networking opportunities geared towards women at all career levels.
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ArticleHenkel coats paper with new water-based barrier and heat seal coatings
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is adding water-based barrier and heat seal coatings to its paper coatings portfolio, intending to improve the functionality of paper-based packaging and facilitate design-for-recycling.
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ArticleBorouge and Borealis form Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals
Borouge and Borealis have combined to create Borouge International and acquire NOVA Chemicals, backed by shareholders OMV and XRG, with each holding a 50% stake in the company.
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ArticleHow the EU is explaining the PPWR to consumers
The European Commission has published a fact sheet to help consumers understand the aims and implications of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. We examine how the document explains the legislation’s impact on the general public and addresses financial and practical concerns.
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ArticleZerolys reveals plant fibre material for CPG applications
Zerolys has launched its Phyber biomaterial made from engineered plant fibres, used to create rigid packaging containers such as bottles, tubes and jars for consumer packaged goods (CPG) applications.
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ArticleWerner & Mertz presents recycled pouches and dosing system for cleaning sector
Werner & Mertz has introduced a recyclable stand-up pouch containing post-consumer household recyclate, alongside a recycled plastic dosing system with refill pouches, for its cleaning products in a bid to reduce plastic consumption, improve recyclability, and help users cut costs.
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ArticleNeopac reveals ‘first’ paper tube certified for conventional recycling
Neopac Group has stated that its PaperX FibreTop tube has been certified by the PTS Institute as technically recyclable in the conventional paper stream, meeting the requirements of the CEPI/4evergreen Recyclability Protocol 2025.
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Article‘Plastic-like’ Dry Molded Fiber caps developed by PulPac and partners
PulPac has revealed a new generation of ‘plastic-like’ Dry Molded Fiber caps, developed alongside PA Consulting and Optima to replace conventional plastic caps and unlock new branding opportunities.
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ArticleTwo-layer lid concept from Constantia Flexibles to replace lids and straws
Constantia Flexibles’ patented lid concept, ComforLid, is designed to replace snap-on plastic lids and straws with a dual-layered, separable film and achieve a 43% reduction in CO2 impact.
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ArticleBioSupPack project transforms brewery waste into high-performance bioplastics
The EU-funded BioSupPack project has concluded its activities after 5 years, stating it has successfully demonstrated that brewery waste can be transformed into high-performance bioplastics for sustainable packaging.
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ArticleEverything you need to know about the PPWR Declaration of Conformity
From 12 August 2026, every piece of packaging on the EU market will be legally required to have its own Declaration of Conformity. But what does it actually require, and who is legally responsible for signing it? Felix Gass, founder of Packaging Strategy Lab, a packaging strategy consultancy based in Berlin, explores the details.
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ArticleBarilla designs 99% of packaging for recycling and cuts out plastic windows
Barilla reports that 99.8% of the packaging it sells is designed to be recyclable, while 71% of the materials used in its packaging are fibre-based – and it has removed the plastic window from its pasta boxes to avoid ‘unnecessary’ plastics.
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ArticleUPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt reveal bio-based paper food packaging
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have developed a bio and paper-based food packaging concept said to provide strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, particularly for bakery, fast food and convenience applications.
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ArticleSealed Air’s automated void reduction system tackles two box sizes per machine
Sealed Air has designed an automated void reduction system to process two box sizes on one machine, right-size corrugated packaging and avoid unnecessary waste.
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ArticleUnilever and Kraft Heinz explore potential merger worth ‘tens of billions’
Reportedly, Kraft Heinz and Unilever were recently in talks to merge their food brands into a single entity worth ‘tens of billions’ of dollars.
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ArticleMondelēz International reduced virgin plastic by ~1,000 tonnes in 2025
Mondelēz International states it has achieved its global goal of 5% recycled content and transitioned from rigid plastic trays to trays containing ~80% recycled plastic across several European brands, enabling an annual reduction of ~1,000 tonnes of virgin plastic across Europe in 2025