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Workforce

NACD Appoints Gary Saltz as President

National Association of Container Distributors (NACD)

Saltz will focus on expanding membership and enhancing educational programs for the National Association of Container Distributors.

June 12, 2025

Containers & Closures

Clover Sonoma Cuts Plastic by 34K lb with Paper Yogurt Cup

California dairy Clover Sonoma gives yogurt a paper makeover with a new 80% paperboard cup, dialing down plastic by 83% and shrinking its carbon footprint by 75%.

June 11, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Clean Cult Rolls Out Redesigned Refill System at Target

Clean Cult brings its redesigned refill system to Target shelves nationwide, pairing prefilled aluminum bottles with recyclable paperboard cartons in a packaging revamp that reduces plastic and simplifies reuse for everyday consumers.

June 10, 2025

Containers & Closures

NaturDrops Packaging Goes Green for Man’s Best Friend

New Swiss pet wellness brand NaturDrops launches functional dog snacks in a 96% paper-based package, merging sustainability with pet health in every aspect of the brand.

June 6, 2025

Containers & Closures

Avantium Partners with the Bottle Collective to Launch Innovative Fiber Bottles

Avantium

This collaboration aims to fast-track the development of fiber bottles by leveraging PEF's superior barrier properties and mechanical strength, contributing to a more circular economy in packaging.

May 29, 2025

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

Package Design

The Clear Can Conundrum

Although eye-catching from a marketing standpoint, beverage producers struggle to crack the code on a cost-effective and sustainable way to package beverages in clear cans.

April 29, 2025

Containers & Closures

Paper Cup Marries Finnish Licorice with Forest Innovation

From forest to shelf, a new package from Finnish licorice maker Kouvolan Lakritsi delivers a circular economy story rooted in regenerative forestry, renewable materials, and collaborative design.

April 23, 2025

Bio-based

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias

School lunch fresh fruit and vegetable distributor DNO Produce launches K-12 school cafeteria fruit cups that features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film from Eco-Products. The package is industrially compostable.

April 16, 2025

Bio-based

Fiberdom Secures €3.5M in Funding for Circular Materials

The funding will expand Fiberdom's production of a patented, plastic-free material derived from wood fiber, intended to replace single-use plastics in various applications.

April 7, 2025

Containers & Closures

Mars Pantry Jars Use 100% PCR

Mars introduces a pantry jar for M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst candies that is made from 100% PCR from mechanically recycled plastic.

February 25, 2025

Bio-based

Win Win Water Debuts 100% Plant-Based, Compostable Bottle

U.K. bottled water company Win Win Water offers its high-quality, naturally alkaline electrolyte spring water in a sugarcane-based, compostable PLA bottle.

February 24, 2025