UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller have jointly developed a fibre-based barrier solution designed for flexible food packaging applications, including chocolate and snack bars. The development addresses increasing demand for recyclable packaging and aligns with anticipated requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The solution is based …
Sidel launches lightweight returnable PET bottle for still water
Sidel has introduced a returnable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed specifically for still water applications, marking a shift in how reusable packaging is developed for this segment. According to the company, the new Returnable PET – Still Water bottle responds to increasing regulatory pressure and consumer expectations around reuse, particularly …
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Henkel expands paper coatings portfolio for recyclable packaging applications
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has expanded its portfolio of barrier and heat seal coatings for paper-based packaging, targeting applications across food and non-food sectors. The development responds to increasing demand for recyclable packaging solutions and regulatory requirements such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The company’s water-based coatings …
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Frugalpac introduces high-speed paper bottle machine to scale sustainable packaging production
UK-based sustainable packaging company Frugalpac has introduced a high-speed paper bottle manufacturing system aimed at scaling production of its paper-based bottles to meet rising global demand from beverage producers. The machine—known as the Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine (FBAM)—is designed to enable localised production of paper bottles within bottling plants, …
Aptar Beauty and Clarins introduce dual-chamber packaging for hybrid serum foundation
Aptar Beauty and Clarins have introduced a dual-chamber packaging system engineered to support hybrid formulations through controlled separation and on-demand mixing. The packaging is built around a patented dual-chamber design, incorporating an internal partition that keeps two formulations isolated within a single container. This structure ensures product stability during storage …
Sidel launches online packaging optimisation tool to calculate PET savings and emissions reductions
Sidel has introduced an online Packaging Optimisation Tool aimed at helping packaging producers evaluate material efficiency, cost savings, and emissions reductions in PET bottle design and production. The tool enables users to simulate packaging design changes and assess their impact on primary packaging performance and sustainability. Available on the company’s website, …
Kraft Heinz and Polytag partner to deploy invisible UV tags for packaging recycling
Kraft Heinz has partnered with Polytag to deploy invisible UV tagging technology on packaging, marking a significant step toward data-driven recycling verification. The initiative uses Polytag’s EcoTrace system, which embeds invisible UV-readable codes directly onto packaging substrates such as PET bottles. These tags remain undetectable to consumers but are identified at …
Henkel and LyondellBasell develop bio circular polymer solution for toilet rim block packaging
LyondellBasell and Henkel have collaborated to develop a bio-circular polymer solution for the transparent plastic cage used in WC Frisch/Bref toilet rim block products, focusing on reducing reliance on fossil-based materials. The packaging component is produced through injection molding and incorporates a material composition of 30% mechanically recycled plastics and 70% …
Amcor improves cleaning system in closed loop recycled paint container initiative
Amcor has introduced an improved cleaning system within its closed-loop recycled paint container initiative, developed in partnership with Paint360, to enhance the recyclability and reuse of plastic paint packaging. Launched in 2022, the initiative focuses on recovering post-use paint containers, removing residual paint, and reprocessing the plastic into new paint …
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DS Smith develops fibre-based corrugated solution for automotive chassis transport
DS Smith has introduced a fibre-based corrugated packaging system designed for the transport of automotive chassis, offering an alternative to conventional reusable metal containers used in automotive supply chains. Developed by its Tecnicarton division, the solution is constructed entirely from corrugated cardboard and designed as a mono-material structure. It includes …