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ArticleA lawyer’s perspective on the PPWR
With the PPWR just a few months away from fully coming into force, organisations across the packaging value chain are working to understand how they can be compliant. We spoke with three partners at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Annamaria Tothova, Monika Zejden-Erdmann, and Dominique Strieder – to discuss potential areas of legal disputes, specific compliance issues, and how companies can deal with remaining uncertainty.
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ArticleMoulded fibre packaging manufactured from non-wood biomass like fallen leaves
Z1RO is converting fallen leaves, hemp hurds and other non-wood biomass into moulded fibre packaging – aiming to combine functional performance with a ‘premium’ tactile experience.
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ArticleVTT and LUT University wrap up cellulose-based film and coating project
LUT University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have completed a project to demonstrate the feasibility of recyclable, biodegradable films and coatings at pilot scale – intended to help reduce or replace fossil-based plastics.
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ArticleSecurikett launches security tapes made from recycled material
At interpack 2026, Securikett launched a new range of security tapes made from recycled materials.
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ArticleSwedish DRS certified by RecyClass for food-safe, traceable PET bottle sorting
Sweden’s Returpack/Pantamera has become the first deposit return system in Europe to receive RecyClass certification for its PET bottle sorting process, verifying that the recycled plastic is food-safe and meets EU traceability requirements.
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ArticleBarrier lining applied to lightweight plastic buckets, including PCR version
Cambrian Packaging’s range of barrier buckets for solvent- and water-based products, complete with a 100% post-consumer recycled liner, is said to improve storage efficiency and reduce emissions in transit.
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ArticleFIFA permits single-use bottles in World Cup stadiums after reuse ban backlash
After facing backlash for its ban on reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums, FIFA has amended its guidelines to allow one factory-sealed, single-use plastic bottle per spectator – sparking further concerns about fan safety and packaging waste.
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ArticleCould flexible plastics be replaced with paper?
Earlier this year the Ellen MacArthur Foundation released a report that recommended paper solutions as an alternative to flexible plastic packaging. In a recent conversation with Laura Smith, Programme Manager for Plastics and Packaging at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, we unpacked and examined the key findings of the report.
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ArticleMcKinsey recommends AI as a tool to tackle costs at pulp and paper mills
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and bring down the total cost baseline at pulp and paper packaging mills.
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ArticleSpotlighting PPWR, innovations and AI at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning to the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10 – 12 November 2026 – complete with another jam-packed agenda covering all things sustainable packaging.
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ArticleLight-shielding paper pillow packs hide rare trading cards before opening
Toppan has designed its recyclable, paper-based pillow packaging to achieve a 98% light-shielding rate for trading card packets, preventing consumers from identifying rare cards before opening.
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ArticleDutch companies conclude compostable coffee capsule project
The Clean Cups project, aiming to develop a home-compostable coffee capsule for Nespresso systems, has officially been completed – but is not expected to be commercialized due to market and regulatory conditions.
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ArticlePR3 alliance unveils global reusable packaging symbol
PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has revealed a new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide, selected after global market testing involving 1,275 respondents across 17 countries.
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ArticleEU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter into force alongside the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleHow the EU’s PET market fares through war, law, costs and more
Amidst geopolitical tensions, soaring prices and evolving legislation, what is the current outlook for the PET industry?
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ArticleVetropack creates ‘Europe’s lightest Rhinewine bottle’
Glass packaging manufacturer Vetropack has launched two new innovations: a lightweight 0.75 litre that claims to be the lightest bottle of its kind in Europe, and a reusable Rhinewine bottle.
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ArticleIs this the worst packaging?
The Australian Marine Conservation Society, the Plastic Free Foundation and WWF Australia have worked together to find the “worst” and “best” packaging in Australia through the Unpackit Awards.
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ArticleFIFA bans reusable bottles from stadiums during World Cup matches
FIFA has made a last-minute decision to ban reusable bottles in stadiums during the World Cup 2026, sparking debate over whether fan safety is coming second to shareholder profit.
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ArticleColour-changing Pepsi cans offer football fans the chance to win prizes
PepsiCo has kicked off a football-themed brand campaign with limited-edition thermochromic cans that change colour at the ‘optimal’ drinking temperature and give fans the chance to win exclusive prizes.