Plastics

Inline Plastics Launches 4-Compartment Clamshell with Anti-Migration Technology

Inline Plastics Launches 4-Compartment Clamshell with Anti-Migration Technology

For food retailers and processors, packaging multi-component items often comes with a tradeoff. Ingredients mix, presentation suffers and product quality…

Barbara RuckerApr 8, 2026
MOL Group’s bag-in-box packaging to cut plastic in lubricants 
MOL Group’s bag-in-box packaging to cut plastic in lubricants 
Barbara RuckerDec 8, 2025

The packaging is offered in 5-litre and 20-litre sizes and has been developed with…

RecyClass approves nitrocellulose-free inks for flexible packaging 
RecyClass approves nitrocellulose-free inks for flexible packaging 
Barbara RuckerNov 28, 2025

The programme examined four polyurethane (PU)-based ink technologies alongside one acrylic-based solution. Credit: Matveev…

Lego moves majority of packing lines from plastic to paper bags 
Lego moves majority of packing lines from plastic to paper bags 
Barbara RuckerNov 27, 2025

The new inner bags are made from paper sourced from well-managed FSC C117818 certified…

EcoCortec develops compostable VCI packaging ahead of EU waste rules 
EcoCortec develops compostable VCI packaging ahead of EU waste rules 
Barbara RuckerNov 20, 2025

The product is made from 100% recycled fibre and features a biobased coating for…

Europe’s plastics recyclers hit record downturn as capacity shrinks 
Europe’s plastics recyclers hit record downturn as capacity shrinks 
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2025

Polyolefin films and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) were the most affected segments. Credit: Nordroden /…

Endolys to build plastic film recycling facility in Darlington, UK
Endolys to build plastic film recycling facility in Darlington, UK
Barbara RuckerOct 28, 2025

The plant will be sited on the former Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company works…

EU produced 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023 
EU produced 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023 
Barbara RuckerOct 24, 2025

The EU’s recycling rate for plastic packaging waste reached 42.1% in 2023, up from…

National Physical Laboratory validates Morro plastic-free coating
National Physical Laboratory validates Morro plastic-free coating
Barbara RuckerSep 30, 2025

The materials are described as biodegradable, home compostable and compatible with existing recycling systems.…