Labeling

UPM Raflatac Launches RafCycle™ Partner Program

New initiative transforms label release liner waste into new resources, reducing waste, boosting circularity, and empowering brands to meet sustainability targets.

May 9, 2024

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Recycling

The Case for Chemical Recycling of Polyolefins

Plastic plays a vital role in protecting food products but chemical recycling is crucial for a long-term sustainable solution.

May 8, 2024

Sustainability

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Announces New Senior Vice President of Market

Shurtape Technologies

Mark Hodgins—who brings unique experience and expertise to lead Shurtape Technologies’ global marketing efforts—arrives as Bill Kahl retires after 40 years with the company.

May 7, 2024

Flexibles

TIPA Appoints John Wilson as Commercial Director for North America

TIPA Compostable Packaging

The packaging and sustainability industry veteran joins TIPA Compostable Packaging to drive U.S. adoption of compostable packaging to curb plastic waste.

May 7, 2024

Flexibles

Siegwerk and Borouge Collaborate to Develop Fully Recyclable Mono-Material Solutions

Siegwerk

New partnership aims to drive the replacement of multi-material packaging with advanced mono-material structures to to advance circular economy and lower carbon footprint.

May 7, 2024

Recycling

NPE 2024: First Day’s Focus on Automation, Education, and Plastics Circularity

Returning after a six-year hiatus caused by COVID, NPE: The Plastics Show highlights the changes that have taken place in the intervening years.

May 6, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Toyota, Marks & Spencer, and Água do Vimeiro Release Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from Toyota, Marks & Spencer, and Água do Vimeiro from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

May 6, 2024

Sustainability

Metsä Board Opens Europe's Largest Folding Boxboard Machine in Sweden

Metsä Board

Investment boosts sustainable packaging production with focus on circular economy.

May 2, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Novolex Invests in Reusable Packaging Provider OZZI, Accelerating Growth in Closed-Loop Systems

Novolex

Partnership with Eco-Products to boost OZZI's reusable containers and tracking technology for campuses, hospitals, and more.

May 2, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Strong Opinions Vary on Progress of Global Plastic Policy at INC4

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended with some questioning the headway made on the future of plastic production and recycling.

May 1, 2024

Flexibles

FPA Announces 2024 Board of Directors

Flexible Packaging Association

The Flexible Packaging Association elects its 2024 Board, including William Jackson as Chair, Russell Grissett as Executive Vice-Chair, and Dave Love as Treasurer.

May 1, 2024

Sustainability

International Paper to Acquire DS Smith

International Paper

The two companies, who share a commitment to sustainability and responsible growth, aim to strengthen customer value through enhanced offerings, innovation and geographic reach.

April 30, 2024

Workforce

Plastic Ingenuity Launches Online Education Series for Packaging Professionals

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.

New Good Information Series equips industry professionals with knowledge to navigate sustainable thermoformed packaging solutions.

April 30, 2024