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EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became largely applicable on 12 August, 2026, introducing new requirements for all packaging placed on the EU market. In the first phase, companies must be able to provide technical documentation, Packaging Declarations of Conformity, packaging minimization, and compliance with restrictions of substances, such as PFAS and heavy

Recycling and side-stream utilization are becoming increasingly important, not only due to tightening sustainability targets, but also because industry is under growing pressure to use raw materials, water and energy more efficiently. In many processes, valuable material is still lost because side streams are only handled once they have become part of broader waste fractions.

Microplastics are an emerging concern, not only because of their harmful effects on human and animal health, but also due to increasingly stringent legislation targeting microplastics originating from human activities. Microplastics are defined as discrete, solid, non-degradable, and water-insoluble (≤ 2 g/L) particles that are partially or entirely composed of synthetic polymers or chemically modified

  KCL is proud to announce a new partnership with CEAD a global leader in large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology.  This collaboration marks a significant step forward in sustainable manufacturing, as CEAD continuously seeks to broaden the portfolio of materials they recommend to their customers. KCL’s cutting-edge biocomposite materials have now been successfully tested

Our new KCL Formi 3D PLA10 cellulose fiber-filled PLA material is specifically designed for large-scale additive manufacturing! This innovative biocomposite is now also suitable for mechanically more demanding applications. Key Benefits of the new material:– Strong and durable for a wide range of applications.– Due to the low fiber content, interlayer adhesion remains excellent.– Faster

Testing recyclability during the development phase of packaging materials is crucial. The CEPI Comparative Testing Service (CEPI-CTS) provides an efficient tool to ensure your testing procedures and equipment deliver accurate and reliable results. KCL is now offering CEPI-CTS materials for recyclability testing. The CEPI-CTS materials are available in two levels: Level 1: A homogeneous material

As many of you already know, KCL is relocating its facility! Our move from Espoo to Lohja, just a 30-minute drive west of our previous site, is well underway. The transition began in September 2024 with the relocation of laboratory equipment and services, followed by our pilot-scale machines. Several key machines—such as our finishing, printing,

We are delighted to introduce our new team members, who will help strengthen our delivery of customer value Senja Kekki has started in her new role as Customer Contact for Piloting Dispersion Coating at KCL. Senja has graduated as process operator for paper & board and laboratory technician. With practical expertise in paper & pulp,