Emirates Biotech to build “world’s largest” PLA plant in bioplastic boost

The volume of bioplastic material produced by the facility will reportedly be sufficient to replace approximately 3.2 billion plastic bottles and reduce CO2 emissions by over 300,000 tons...

ChemSec guides EU on REACH reform and highlights packaging importance

“The biggest change, we wish to see, is an efficient implementation of the GRA [Generic Risk Assessment] concept in the REACH revision,” Dyekjær tells Packaging Insights.ChemSec says that simplifying...

AI in packaging: Industry highlights automation and connected pack developments

Waltz says that determining the optimal machine speed, setup time and expected scrap rates in the packaging industry can be highly complex due to numerous factors involved. “Aicomp addresses this...

European Bioplastics conference 2024 live: Head of EU Affairs highlights progress and challenges

Ahead of this year’s conference, Ferrigno expects to gain insights into emerging technologies.“I anticipate gaining an understanding of the latest innovations in bio-based and biodegradable...

Temu accelerates economic growth in Oman with e-commerce partnership

“Temu’s mission is to make quality products affordable to more consumers. We aim to deliver a superior customer experience by working with Asyad Express as a local fulfillment partner,” a Temu...

British Glass warns new UK packaging tax propels single-use production and job losses

Under the new packaging extended producer (pEPR) scheme, which shifts the cost of collection and sorting from local authorities to producers, heavier containers like glass will incur higher levies....

Research center launches origami packaging technology for sustainable e-commerce

The origami folds have the capacity to yield entirely new properties from cardboard. The structures’ lightweight and durability provide an excellent and visually appealing alternative to protective...

“Progress not perfection”: INC-5 concludes with need for extended negotiations

While the chair’s latest draft text includes such measures, it also includes various options that still need to be negotiated. Commenting on the INC-5 chair’s latest draft text, Erin Simon, vice...