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This page gives an overview of the latest news of KIDV. KIDV does not translate all news items to English. A complete overview of KIDV-news can be found here (only available in Dutch).

News|July 19, 2021

KIDV launches The Sustainable Packaging Compass

Today the Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) launches The Sustainable Packaging Compass. With the Compass, companies can determine the sustainability of packaging based on three pillars: recyclability, circularity and environmental impact. Furthermore, it is possible to compare the current product-packaging combination with other alternatives. The Compass helps companies to set their course towards a circular economy.

News|July 15, 2021

Protocol on the releasability of labels and adhesives on PP and PE packaging

When recycling packaging, it is important that the material flows are as homogeneous as possible. In the recycling process, packaging is washed so that any product residues disappear and labels and adhesives are removed. In practice, however, not all labels and adhesives are removed properly during the washing process. The National Test Centre for Circular Plastics (NTCP) has therefore developed a test protocol for this purpose on behalf of the Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV).

News|June 7, 2021

Innovative solutions sought for ten packaging challenges

Ten leading companies are looking for packaging solutions in the KVK-KIDV Business Challenge Innovative Packaging. The Chamber of Commerce (KVK) and the Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) are calling on start-ups and other innovative companies to offer their solutions.

News|May 28, 2021

Trends and opportunities for reusable B2B-packaging

Reuse systems are gaining popularity as a way to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. In the business-to-business (B2B) market, reusable packaging systems have been widely used for some time. Mainly for financial reasons, but more and more parties also see and appreciate the environmental benefits. This is an extra reason for implementation.

News|May 6, 2021

Update Recycle Check for Rigid plastic packaging

Today, the Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) publishes an update of the Recycle Check for rigid plastic packaging. This update is made annually on the basis of developments in the packaging value chain and questions from users. A number of issues have been clarified and refined.

News|January 26, 2021

KIDV innovation platform expands

The Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) chooses to expand its Platform of Sustainable Packaging Innovators. Since 2019, the KIDV platform has supported more than thirty start-ups and scale-ups. As of today, established ones - both small and large companies - can also join the platform for the (further) development of their innovative packaging and recycling ideas.