With the introduction of the Digital Product Passport requirements and the GS1 Sunrise 2027 transition toward two-dimensional identifiers, packaging is set to become a carrier of verified product information, no longer just a means of communication
A new system developed through the collaboration between Biorepack and the University of Pisa enables the identification of non-biodegradable components present in bioplastics in quantities exceeding the maximum limits set by EN 13432. The study has been published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis.
A coalition of 22 organisations representing the European packaging value chain has published a joint statement to propose concrete recommendations regarding the European Commission's proposal for a 28th legal regime.
The European PET industry has achieved a fundamental milestone for implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): the adoption of CEN pr EN18120 standards for recycling-oriented design of plastic packaging.
CONAI's Board of Directors, following discussions with the Biorepack consortium, has resolved to remodulate the Environmental Contribution (EAC) for compostable bioplastic packaging: from 1st July 2026 the value will increase from 130 to 246 euros/tonne.
The Upcycle project, funded by Horizon Europe under the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA), officially kicked off with a two-day meeting in Gent, Belgium.
