Decreto-Legge n. 143 applies to single-use plastic packaging for pre-packaged vegetables weighing less than 1.5kg; and to single-use flexible packaging for cosmetics, beauty and hygiene products served in the hospitality sector that would be discarded before the next guest arrives.

It also applies to pre-filled, single-use plastic packaging for food and drinks served in the HORECA sector – this includes products intended for on-site consumption or individual portions of condiments.

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery business, announces the expansion of its Hayssen X850 flow wrapper into European markets. Originally designed for block and sliced cheese that require high seal integrity at high speeds, this multi-jaw flow wrapper combines patented servo ring technology and quick-release jaw design to deliver unmatched innovation in performance and quality to the flow-wrapping market.

Six global consumer goods companies have come together to launch the PaperFlex Consortium to accelerate the development of responsibly designed paper-based alternatives to flexible plastic packaging.

The PaperFlex Consortium, convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and powered by (RE)SET, includes Colgate-Palmolive, Mars, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever, as founding members and is open for others to join.

Fast grow of flexible packaging and its plastic waste problem

An expert panel discussion on the topic of AI-powered recycling has considered the potential of digital technologies for driving “better”, more efficient performance via effective implementation plans.

The talks formed part of a webinar hosted by MRW on 23 September that was held in association with technology group EverestLabs.