This post is a brief summary* of the topics covered in the new Repak Members Packaging & Waste Guide 2025. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which was adopted by the European Council in December 2024. This regulation aims to transform packaging practices across the […]
The following are the ten most read articles in 2024 on our website. Plastic-free Window Cartons – Sustainable, Plant-based Film Carton and Sleeve Artwork Preparation Guidelines Why Carton Structure is the Vital First Step in a Packaging Project Humour in Packaging Food Integrity 2024 FSC Forest Week Provisional Agreement on PPWR Sustainable Food Packaging – […]
In an article on the MedicalDeviceonline.com website, Peggy Fasano of Boulder iQ gives her advice on packaging design for medical device designers. Below, we summarise the key points of this article. Importance of Early Packaging Integration in Medical Device Development Incorporating packaging considerations early in the medical device development process is crucial for ensuring a […]
A recent article on the Centrica website discussed the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in Ireland and the UK. It highlighted increasing pressure on businesses to demonstrate real environmental action and transparency. Various upcoming regulations are explored, aiming to strengthen ESG reporting requirements and combat greenwashing. The article also mentions […]
In an article on the meddeviceonline website, Sean Hägen of BlackHägen Design discusses the importance of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) or Usability Engineering (UE) in the design of medical devices, with a focus on packaging and labelling. Here are the key points from this article: What is HFE or UE? HFE, also known as UE, […]
In a recent article on the Packworld website, eighteen leading women in the packaging industry were interviewed. In this post, we highlight some key points from some of the interviewees. The women were asked a series of questions about their careers in packaging, how they started, what/who inspired them and what challenges they faced as […]
The European Union is on a mission to meet its sustainability targets, particularly in the area of plastic waste reduction. To achieve this goal, a €7 million project called BUDDIE-PACK has been launched with a focus on analysing consumer psychology and developing reusable food packaging technologies. The project has 19 members in 6 European countries […]
What is the Single-use Plastics Directive? The Single-use Plastics Directive 2019/904 (SUPD) is part of the EU Action Plan for a circular economy. As part of that plan, the SUPD has been introduced and transposed into Irish Law in July 2021. The goal of the SUPD is the reduction of the impact of certain plastic […]
This post discusses the 2023 Pantone Colour of the Year as chosen by the Pantone Colour Institute, based on a post on the Pantone website. Below we summarise this article. Who are the Pantone Colour Institute? The Pantone Colour Institute helps companies make informed decisions about colour for their brands or products. This includes colour trend forecasting, […]
In this post we summarise some key points of a video on packaging validation best practices, especially for terminally sterilised medical devices. Jeff Barrett, CEO of J-Pac Medical was interviewed by Etienne Nichols for a Greenlight Guru Podcast. They discussed packaging validation best practices and preventing 510k delays for terminally sterilised medical devices. Mr Barrett […]
