Recycling

FFRA Details Film Recycling Policy, Access Gains in First Impact Report

The Flexible Film Recycling Alliance shares early results from its first Impact Report, highlighting growth in retail drop-off access, progress on California policy, and new efforts to build credible verification systems for film recycling.

January 30, 2026

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 60

Coding/marking

24Hour AR

January 30, 2026

Sustainable Packaging

A Compliance Expert’s Warning on Europe’s PPWR Deadline

U.S. brands selling into Europe face a new packaging rulebook according to Ferry Vermeulen of 24Hour AR. PPWR requires proof-backed compliance, recycled-content sourcing under the “mirror clause,” and Member State registrations, three steps that could determine EU shelf access.

January 30, 2026

Recycling

Borealis Partners with BlueAlp to Advance Chemical Recycling

The agreement transfers majority ownership of the Renasci plant to BlueAlp while giving Borealis a minority stake to accelerate circular feedstock production in Europe.

January 30, 2026

Sustainability

BlueAlp

January 30, 2026

Home

Zero/ Fast Changeover Case Packers

Read our editor-curated list of case packers that feature zero/ fast changeover.

January 30, 2026

Conveying & accumulation

FlexLink Launches Online Store to Simplify the Purchase of Material Handling Systems

FlexLink, a Coesia company

The Coesia Company introduces a platform designed for selecting, configuring, and purchasing conveyors and components in just a few clicks.

January 30, 2026

Reusable/Returnable

Grand Canyon National Park, NOOZ, and Diageo Implement Reusable Packaging to Reduce Waste

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable packaging from Grand Canyon National Park, NOOZ, and Diageo from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 30, 2026

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

PaperTech Acquires Bake-Best Trays, Expanding Food-focused Sustainable Packaging Platform

Papertech, Inc.

The acquisition of Bake-Best Trays expands PaperTech's pressed paperboard packaging portfolio with ovenable and susceptor-enabled tray solutions.

January 29, 2026

Workforce

U.S. Plastics Pact Names Leadership Change

U.S. Plastics Pact

Jonathan Quinn departs as president and CEO of the U.S. Plastics Pact while Crystal Bayliss is named interim executive director.

January 29, 2026

Digital Transformation

PMMI Launches SMB FastTrack Program to Support Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

New PACK EXPO East 2026 initiative streamlines access to technology, education, and business resources tailored for SMBs.

January 29, 2026

Contract packaging

What the Best Brand–Co-Man Partnerships Get Right

January 29, 2026

Material handling

KPI Solutions

January 29, 2026