Sustainability

Maryland Passes Packaging EPR Law; Industry Groups Weigh In

Maryland becomes the sixth state to adopt packaging EPR legislation, prompting a range of reactions from industry groups as the state moves toward a producer-funded recycling system.

May 16, 2025

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Recycling

NEXTLOOPP Americas’ Inaugural Meeting Confirmed

NEXTLOOPP

The meeting will launch NEXTLOOP's initiative focused on creating a circular economy for post-consumer, food-grade polypropylene packaging in the region.

May 16, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Packsize Announces Partnerships with Sitma and Paccurate

Packsize International, LLC

Packsize's collaborations aim to provide a more comprehensive suite of eco-friendly packaging options and expand the company's reach in the global market.

May 16, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Stasher's Silicone Stretch Lids, Tetra Pak Develops Reusable Transport Crates, and Activist Skincare Utilizes Pouch Refills

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from Stasher, Tetra Pak, and Activist Skincare from ThePackHub's Innovation Zone.

May 15, 2025

Cartoning

Metsä Board Among Eight Companies Worldwide Included in the CDP Triple A List

Metsä Board

Global environmental non-profit CDP has recognized eight companies for their leadership in climate, forests, and water security based on their 2024 disclosures.

May 14, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Community Poll: The Potential of Reusable Packaging

Learn where your peers stand on reusable packaging's impact on a circular economy.

May 14, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Pregis Expands EVOH Barrier Film Capacity to Meet Demand for Recyclable Packaging

Pregis

This expansion will enable Pregis to scale its sustainable packaging options, including all-polyethylene mono-material films designed to replace less recyclable structures.

May 14, 2025

PMMI News

Productivity Ranks As No. 1 Priority for CPGs and Industry Suppliers According to New PMMI Report

More than three-quarters of survey respondents are focused on productivity, with cost and automation priorities sharing second place.

May 14, 2025

Bio-based

Lignin Industries Raises €3.9 Million to Accelerate Commercialization and Scale-up Plans

Lignin Industries

The funding will advance the commercialization and scale-up of its patented bio-based thermoplastic, Renol.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

NOVA's Recycling Facility Earns Certification

Nova Chemicals

The certification verifies that its SYNDIGO brand recycled polyethylene is 100% post-consumer content and meets traceability standards.

May 13, 2025

Recycling

Dole Food Company, Amcor, and Ambev Utilize Recyclable Packaging Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recycling packaging innovations from Dole Food Company, Amcor, and Ambev from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

May 12, 2025

Cartoning

Metsä Board Americas Combats Food Insecurity with Homes with Hope Partnership

Metsä Board

This collaboration underscores Metsä Board Americas' focus on community engagement and leveraging their sustainable paperboard products for social good.

May 12, 2025

Recycling

PureCycle Achieves New Milestone in Recycled Plastic Film Trials

PureCycle Technologies

The company's positive progress in trials demonstrates PureFive recycled resin's ability to produce biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film suitable for flexible packaging applications.

May 12, 2025