Recycling

New HP Computer Packaging Cuts Plastic and Extra Space

HP redesigns its All-in-One PC packaging to reduce expanded polyethylene foam use by up to 98%, while also rightsizing to improve transport efficiency.

June 11, 2024

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Recycling

Harmonizing Recycling Data Standards: Increasing Clarity for Consumers and Stakeholders Alike

Industry aligned data standards are integral to eliminating confusion over packaging and recyclability, not only for consumers, but for the entire recycling value chain.

June 9, 2024

Recycling

L’Occitane Cosmetics Bottle Uses 100% Enzymatically Recycled Content

European companies collaborate to produce a fully circular, 100% rPET shower oil bottle made from enzymatically recycled materials that reduce CO2 emissions by 57% versus virgin PET.

June 5, 2024

Recycling

Mondi Breaks Ground on Sustainable Packaging Plant in Italy

Mondi Group

Mondi invests over $200 million to convert Duino mill to create Europe's widest recycled containerboard machine, boosting production and regional development.

May 28, 2024

Recycling

Zotefoams Unveils Progress on ReZorce: Sustainable Beverage Cartons Closer to Reality

Zotefoams

Zotefoams and Refresco report significant progress on ReZorce, a mono-material packaging solution for beverage cartons.

May 28, 2024

Recycling

Turning the Tide: PLASTICS’ Campaign Battles Recycling Myths

Targeted at policymakers and the public, The Plastics Industry Assn.’s Recycling is Real video campaign showcases the people and processes that make recycling happen every day.

May 24, 2024

Recycling

Minnesota Becomes 5th State to Approve EPR Packaging Law

Under the new law, all packaging in Minnesota must be reusable, recyclable, compostable, or collected by an approved alternative collection system by 2032.

May 22, 2024

Recycling

5 Lessons in Eco-Modulation

There’s still time to develop EPR packaging laws in the U.S. that address some of the shortfalls found with established systems and encourage eco-modulation.

May 20, 2024

Recycling

Extended Producer Responsibility: Are You Ready?

Do you know what EPR is, and why it matters to you? Read this quick Q&A to find out how EPR will impact brands in the United States, starting in 2025.

May 20, 2024

Recycling

MRF’s Polymer Center Network to Expand Access to Recycled Plastic

A first-of-its-kind facility from Republic Services allows the MRF to aggregate plastic from its regional facilities for further sorting and recycling, resulting in high-quality PCR material.

May 16, 2024

Recycling

Refresco to Disrupt with Mono-material, Aseptic, Food Contact HDPE/rHDPE Carton

Expected to be on shelves by Q3 is a game-changing new aseptic carton format. While brands swap plastic for paper, reZorce flips the script with circular, mono-material HDPE/rHDPE for paper. Finishing validation, CM/CP Refresco will be first to market.

May 16, 2024

Recycling

CAA Provides Deadline Schedule for Brands Affected by EPR

John Hite of the Circular Action Alliance provides a 10,000-foot view of EPR for packaging and CAA, along with important deadlines brands need to know to meet legislation requirements.

May 14, 2024

Recycling

Sustainable Pack for Coffee

Private labeler Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee has added the Boardio pack format, an alternative to plastic, glass, and metal containers that it says delivers the same level of freshness and food safety with less waste.

May 10, 2024