Eric F. GreenbergSustainabilityColumn: What Will Result from Drastic Cuts to Government Agency Staff? We'll See.Despite promises of eliminating "waste, fraud and abuse," the administration's arbitrary approach to government reform, including widespread layoffs and program cuts, raises concerns about the future effectiveness of regulatory agencies to protect public safety.May 22, 2025RecyclingPlastics Liability Paradigm ShiftCalifornia sues Exxon Mobil, alleging it misled the public about the recyclability of plastics and contributed to the plastic pollution crisis, echoing past tobacco litigation.January 22, 2025Labeling5 Bold New Administration PredictionsThere could be packaging-related developments under the new administration, especially the FDA, including potential regulatory changes and updated labeling requirements.January 14, 2025E-commerce/D2C packagingThe Public Hears About Levels (For Once)FDA addresses the safety of substances in foods and packaging.May 14, 2024Operational ExcellenceThe Long Reach of FDA AccusationsRegulators don't only pick on the biggest companies. In a world of complicated chains of commerce involving multiple actors making and moving and bringing packaged products to market, no link of the supply chain is entirely safe from scrutiny.February 7, 2024Contract PackagingDay and Temp Labor Agencies, And Their Clients, Face Legal ChangesNew legal requirements that are intended to protect day and temporary workers have toughened obligations on staffing agencies that supply such laborers in two states.October 16, 2023Operational ExcellenceLosing Agency: How One Case Could Reshape the LandscapeThere’s a U.S. Supreme Court case that might soon undo one of the most basic rules-of-the-road about how our federal government works. If it does, all kinds of government regulations would be much easier for courts to overturn.August 8, 2023Sustainable PackagingSustaining the Effort to Update Green GuidesYears ago, when I first read about the concept of “sustainability,” I teased that it was too vague and had too many meanings to too many people to be useful. Today, I am not sure things have improved much.March 29, 2023Operational ExcellenceOther Shoe Finally Drops on Cosmetics RegulationIn late December, the U.S. Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a big federal spending bill that included significant new changes to the laws applicable to cosmetics products.February 1, 2023RecyclingMore Attention (Controversy?) for Food PackagingIf you’ve been following the recent controversies over the federal regulation of food contact materials in the U.S., including packaging, you’ve seen a variety of types of activity.November 29, 2022Page 1 of 25Next PageTop StoriesPackage DesignPackage Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft BeerSummit Brewing’s Nialas non-alcoholic craft beer line uses an adventure-themed packaging design to connect with active consumers and convey the flavor-forward character of the beers.RecyclingCPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles RemainRoboticsSurvey: Automation and Robotics Makes Its Way to Secondary & End-of-LineRecyclingNestlé Purina PetCare, Amcor, and A'Peel Design Packaging for RecyclabilitySponsor ContentNeed a custom belt for a unique packaging challenge?
