New industry research reveals a viable path for residential flexible film recycling. Learn how separating food-contact from non-food-contact polyethylene enables commercial-scale circularity and powers durable manufacturing.
Duo Packaging and the University of Manchester have launched 2DPE, a graphene-enhanced polyethylene film that boosts tensile strength by 35% while slashing packaging fees and carbon emissions for global e-commerce operations.
The European Commission launches a vital public consultation on bio-based plastics, signaling a major policy shift for polymer producers and packaging supply chains.
Avery Dennison secures a industry-first RecyClass Technology Approval for pressure-sensitive labels on PET trays, accelerating compliance with upcoming EU PPWR standards.
Innovia Films introduces Propafilm CHBM, a high-barrier metallized BOPP film designed to replace aluminum foil and streamline single-material polypropylene recycling.
Biotechnology startup Rhea’s Factory and beverage leader Niagara Bottling have partnered under a U.S. Department of Energy initiative to pilot AI-driven enzymatic PET recycling at scale in California.
Klöckner Pentaplast claims double victory at the 2026 RECOUP Awards for its lightweight mono PET tray innovation, accelerating sustainable food packaging.
Pulpex launches its first commercial plant in Scotland, producing 40 million paper bottles per year. Thanks to Perlen Papier, this revolutionary cellulose packaging technology is set to transform the Italian market.
Shifting to lightweight PET packaging involves more than shaving off resin grams. Learn how Competek’s end-to-end engineering approach preserves bottle strength and production stability.
