NAPCOR’s new PET decarbonization roadmap shows how the U.S. packaging industry can cut emissions up to 57% by 2050 while production grows, thanks to recycling, efficiency and innovation.
Mondelēz International, PepsiCo and pladis are testing whether invisible digital watermarks can improve the sorting of flexible food packaging collected in Belgium. The project could help create cleaner recycling streams, but food-contact safety and commercial viability still need to be demonstrated.
Indorama Ventures and REBHAN have launched a clear, thick-wall PET bottle platform that gives beauty brands a glass-like look with lighter, shatter-resistant performance and recycled-feedstock options.
Lifocolor will showcase Velvet PET at Fakuma 2026, combining an HDPE-like tactile finish with PET processing, alongside NIR-detectable colors and recycling-oriented masterbatches.
Securikett has introduced a multifunctional label that closes trays without conventional heat sealing. The system combines tamper evidence, structured adhesive coatings and customizable openings in one automatically applied label.
Avery Dennison’s AD CleanFlake RFID tags have gained RecyClass approval, supporting PET bottle recycling and connected packaging across Europe.
Plastipak plans to introduce a single-pellet PET resin containing 30% recycled material, designed to help packaging manufacturers simplify processing while maintaining consistent performance.
Amcor and Kelpi are evaluating seaweed barrier coatings for fiber packaging, aiming to improve moisture and gas protection while supporting recyclability.
As packaging regulations become stricter worldwide, Plastipak’s O2Blox technology offers a solution to a long-standing challenge: preserving food and beverage quality while ensuring PET packaging remains fully compatible with modern recycling systems.
