ExxonMobil has collaborated with the value chain to develop a high-barrier, recyclable MDO-PE//PE laminate to address the growing demand for recyclable packaging options.

Julia Marsh, co-founder and CEO of Sway, shared insights into the company seaweed-based thin-film packaging solutions following its win at the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize event in New York.

In an Australian first, Perfect Automation, in collaboration with Asahi, has launched Suntec Film a high-performance mono polyolefin film with transparency, anti-fogging and puncture-resistance properties.

An innovative PP lidding film to replace foil lidding could boost the recyclability of PP containers. PKN spoke to Prof Edward Kosior of Nextloopp, and Stijn Quintyn of MCC Verstraete, about the development.

UPM Raflatac introduces its New Wave paper label material, which is the first RecyClass certified paper label to receive a Letter of Compatibility for use on rigid HDPE and PP containers.

Sustainable packaging innovator, Smart Planet Technologies, has released HyperBarrier, a ternary nanocomposite coating designed for paper-based flexible packaging.

PulPac, the inventor of dry moulded fibre, which can be used as an alternative to plastic in packaging, has joined the print and paper advocacy group Two Sides as a new member.

Bonduelle, a provider of plant-based food products, partnered with ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol to develop a recyclable, non-laminated PE film to meet the rigorous demands of freezer packaging.

Avery Dennison recently conducted a semi-industrial trial to assess label releasability during the recycling process for HDPE. Results show that its standard adhesion filmic label solutions are fully released.

All papers sourced by UPM Raflatac are now certified under a credible third-party forest certification scheme, six years ahead of its original 2030 target.

MyEcoBag has been supplying compostable bin liners and pet waste bags to Australians for over a decade. Over the past six years, it has sold 500 million compostable bags globally.

PulPac has unveiled the latest addition to its ‘Highway Products’ portfolio, the new dry moulded fibre phone tray insert, which joins the company's growing range of food-grade eco-friendly products.

Pre-cut lidding manufacturer Chadwicks, in collaboration with plastic engineering specialist Tekplas, has developed a spoon-in-lid solution for the infant formula market in Australia, New Zealand and East Asia.

Ball & Doggett has added a new range to its portfolio, called Essential Packaging, to supply a wide range of secondary and tertiary packaging materials used in warehousing and logistics applications.

Mondi has collaborated with Skanemejerier to create a mono-material PP-based packaging with high barrier functionality for Swedish supermarket ICA’s Hushallsost cheese.

Cortec Corporation has been awarded a US patent for its commercially compostable industrial strength stretch film technology, known as Eco Wrap film. .