Recent developments
EU recyclability compliance
With PPWR requirements approaching (100% recyclable by 2030; ≥10% recycled content for non-PET contact-sensitive packaging; ≥35% for other plastics), industry advanced design-for-recycling solutions. Borealis, with Promix Solutions, reported recyclable packaging using Borcycle M materials, with physical foaming lowering density by 20–70% and 10–20% HMS PP eliminating foam corrugation. In flexibles, RecyClass approved multilayer PE films containing SoarnoL EVOH resins (≤10%) and Soaresin (≤3%) as fully compatible with PE flexibles recycling; recyclate can be used in PE blown films up to 25%.
Polypropylene for packaging
LyondellBasell introduced Pro-fax EP410C, a polypropylene grade offering high impact strength, cold-temperature durability, and high melt strength for rigid and flexible food packaging, industrial containers, and sheet/profile extrusion. The grade features low odor and a general-purpose additive package and can also serve as polypropylene compounding feedstock.
Lower-impact packaging formats
Evonik used a planned shutdown to modernize Antwerp operations, adding a new filling installation and storage that broaden packaging options. The upgraded logistics infrastructure for MetAMINO enables supply in 1,000 kg big bags, 25 kg bags, and bulk; the new two-layer paper 25 kg bag reduces CO2 footprint by 20% versus the previous version.
Sustainable home-care chemistries
Suppliers expanded biodegradable and renewable-content ingredients that support eco-label targets in consumer goods. Croda launched NeutraFresh BD, a biodegradable odour-neutralising technology achieving an average 89% malodour reduction across laundry, air care, surface, and dishwashing applications. Nouryon unveiled cleaning technologies including the ISCC Plus–certified Dissolvine MAX range (100% renewable-carbon chelants), a solvent-free natural surfactant, and low-foaming ethoxylates aimed at performance with lower carbon footprints.