Recycling

Resynergi Raises $18M for Plastic Recycling Expansion.

The Series B extension will enable Resynergi to build its first commercial plastic recycling facility using their modular microwave-assisted pyrolysis technology.

February 21, 2025

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Workforce

ICPF Funds Corrugated Packaging Sustainability Research and Education Program at MSU

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

Michigan State University's School of Packaging implements a collaborative research and education program focused on corrugated packaging sustainability.

February 21, 2025

Plastics/resins

Brazil’s World Plastic Connection Summit to Focus on Converted Plastics

The fourth edition of the biennial event, is scheduled for April 8-10 in in São Paulo, features free lectures and workshops in-person and online.

February 21, 2025

Cartoning

Metsä Board Recieves Triple A Rating from CDP

Metsä Board

The rating recognizes Metsä Board's leadership in climate change, forest management, water security transparency, and performance.

February 14, 2025

Bio-based

Avantium and Amcor Partner to Develop Plant-based Polymer

Avantium

Avantium and Amcor are collaborating to create plant-based PEF plastic containers for diverse products, with Amcor reserving future PEF production capacity from Avantium.

February 14, 2025

Protective/transport packaging

Ranpak Partners with Rabot to Expand AI-Driven Packaging Solutions

Ranpak

Ranpak is expanding its AI-driven packaging solutions by partnering with Rabot to offer vision AI technology that provides real-time data insights for optimizing warehouse packing operations.

February 14, 2025

Containers & Closures

Massilly Group to Acquire Assets of Hoffmann Neopac’s Tin Business

Hoffmann Neopac AG

Hoffmann Neopac signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell the assets of its tin business to the Massilly Group, marking a strategic shift towards its core focus on tube packaging.

February 13, 2025

Cartoning

International Paper Acquires DS Smith

International Paper

International Paper and DS Smith merge to become a global provider of sustainable packaging solutions.

February 10, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Meadow and Ball Receive Certificate for Excellence in “Concept of the Year” Category at ADF Awards

Ball Corporation

The MEADOW KAPSUL offers a sustainable packaging solution by reducing waste and raw material consumption.

February 10, 2025

Recycling

Energizer Launches Plastic-Free Paper Pack with Walmart

The Energizer Bunny rolled out a new paper pack that's 100% curbside recyclable, with bold new look for shelf presence and consumer experience in Walmart other retailers. Duracell made a similar move at the end of 2024, also with Walmart.

February 7, 2025

Bio-based

Avantium and EPC Partner to Scale PEF Production for 100+ Kiloton Plants

Avantium

Avantium collaborates with EPC Engineering & Technologies to advance PEF production, offering a licensed technology package for renewable and circular releaf polymer.

February 7, 2025

Labeling

Avery Dennison Opens Facility in Querétaro

Avery Dennison

The RFID and digital ID technologies facility in Querétaro, Mexico will increase production capacity.

January 29, 2025

Bio-based

CJ Biomaterial Receives BPI Certification

CJ Biomaterials

CJ Biomaterials' PHA Masterbatches and compounds receive the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certification in the United States.

January 29, 2025