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End of the Line
Video Series: EPR Fees and Their Implications, a Biodegradable Face Mask, and More
Learn more about the EPR fee structure and why some companies are content in simply paying the fees. Also, a new face mask material that may aid in skin health.
November 2, 2026
Materials
Podcasts
Through the Line
Podcast: Why Some Brands May Pay EPR Fees Instead of Redesigning Packaging
Is it smarter for big brands to pay EPR fees than to redesign packaging for every state?
November 2, 2026
Adhesives/tape
Shurtape Technologies Acquires Mavalus Brand
Shurtape Technologies, LLC
Strategic addition expands Shurtape Technologies, LLC's brand portfolio and supports continued investment in product innovation.
October 30, 2026
Bagging & Pouching
FPA Launches Brand Owner Council, Welcomes Inaugural Members
Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)
New council brings together brand owners, converters, and suppliers to address shared challenges and advance innovation across the flexible packaging value chain.
October 29, 2026
Containers & Closures
Arthritis Foundation and Tilt Beauty Announce Ease of Use Lab
New state-of-the-art facility in Atlanta will provide in-house lab and human factors evaluation as part of products and packaging certification program.
October 29, 2026
Coding & Marking
2D Barcodes Are Becoming the Package’s Compliance and Engagement Hub
As retailers prepare to scan 2D barcodes at checkout, brands are using the same code to handle disclosure rules and authentication.
October 27, 2026
Labeling
How McCormick Navigates a Patchwork of Labeling Rules
Federal proposals stall while state bills multiply. At PACK EXPO International, McCormick’s regulatory lead explained how a company that’s both a brand owner and a supplier prepares early without changing labels too soon.
October 26, 2026
Flexibles
Mars Building a ‘New Muscle’ with Chemistry to Address EPR, PPWR
Now that Mars files its own EPR reports as the obligated producer, its packaging specs ask suppliers what is in and not in, detailing every ink, coating, and adhesive. Mondi says mono-material swaps cost more at first, and Plug and Play says buyers won’t pay a sustainability premium for a less functional pack.
October 23, 2026
Protective/transport packaging
Sustainable Transport Package Reduces Plastic Use While Maintaining High-level Performance
The ECO LITE features a reduced product weight by 25%, while incorporating bio-based materials, and a mono-material lid.
October 21, 2026
Flexible packaging
100% Bio-based, Dissolvable Flexible Packaging Substrate Replaces Plastic
SmartSolve water-soluble paper is an eco-friendly, bio-based material that looks and feels like standard paper, but completely dissolves and disperses when exposed to water.
October 21, 2026
Bagging & Pouching
Paper Mailer Replaces Plastic Pull Strip With Recyclable Paper
RRD’s VersaPac FastTrack Paper Mailer combines a paper-based peel-and-seal strip with optional inline insertion of printed materials to simplify e-commerce packout.
October 20, 2026
Bio-based
Plant-Based Coatings Add Function to Paper Food Packaging
A proof of concept from UPM Specialty Materials, Ingredion, and Paramelt combines UPM’s base paper with Ingredion’s starch-based grease barrier and Paramelt’s bio-based heat-seal layer.
October 19, 2026
Containers & Closures
Square Cup Makes Better Use of Transport and Storage Space
Greiner Packaging’s CUBO replaces conventional round geometry with a square format to reduce unused space during shipping, storage, and palletization.
October 19, 2026
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Flip-Top Closure for Dish Soap and Personal Care
MRP Solutions' SoapMate brings one-handed, mess-free dispensing to dish soap, hand soap, and personal care.
MEK-Free Inks
Dongsung Chemical and CJ Biomaterials Introduce First PHA-based ECOVIVA Hotmelt Adhesive Available in the U.S. Market
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