SIG’s new aseptic carton filling machines target high output and flexibility
SIG has expanded its SIG Neo portfolio with new filling machines for aseptic cartons – seeking to offer high output and
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First Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation rules officially apply
Today, several measures set out in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation are officially enforced, and become legally binding. Here
Hydropac to launch water ice pack with visual freeze indicator
Hydropac is preparing to introduce its HydroPure water ice pack which appears to ‘crack’ and changes from black to white
Following one pack through the PPWR lifecycle
A standard 500ml PET bottle creates at least 37 PPWR obligations across its lifetime. In this article Dr Steven Brennan,
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: CYPET’s ‘lighter’ 1000 litre PET water tank
CYPET Technologies claims to have created the ’world’s first’ 1000 litre PET water tank, nominated in the Circular Plastics
Packaging regulations pose huge financial risks: here’s how to tackle them
Packaging laws like the PPWR now govern markets in more than 60 countries across the world, with fees that can
New Siegwerk agenda targets reduced emissions and 100% renewable electricity coverage
Siegwerk reportedly powered its global operations with 100% renewable electricity last year. Following this, it has launched its updated HorizonNOW
BioBTX to convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics with new factory
BioBTX has begun constructing the first commercial-scale factory for its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology, expected to
Taking a closer look at the EU’s latest PPWR guidance
The European Commission recently published further guidance on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, this time in the form of
A closer look at Fraunhofer IML’s new carton set optimization tool CASTN
The CASTN tool (Carton Set Optimization) helps to make the actual filled percentage of each carton visible. Reports have shown
Aldi and Arla aim to boost milk bottle recycling rated with new collaboration
Aldi and Arla are working with Polytag on a project that will track milk bottles through the recycling process using
How do EU packaging regulations compare with UK ones?
2026 is a big year for packaging regulation in Europe, with the EU and the UK both launching landmark reforms