Packaging World’s Packaging Recycling Summit, held in mid-September, gathered together 268 attendees from across the packaging recycling supply chain in Anaheim, Calif., to advance the circular supply chain for packaging.
Recycling
Packaging Recycling Summit Recap
Packaging World’s second annual Packaging Recycling Summit brings together brand owners, recyclers, reclaimers, and material and equipment suppliers to drive package recycling rates.
October 31, 2024

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Reusable/Returnable
Amazon, Graza, and Hei Poa Introduce Reusable and Refillable Packaging Solutions
ThePackHub
See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging innovations from Amazon, Graza, and Hei Poa from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
October 31, 2024
The Hipli reusable e-commerce packaging solution can be reused up to 100 times.
Recycling
Glass Industry Sets Ambitious Recycling Goal
Why does glass have such a low recycling rate, and what are some of the myths surrounding glass recycling? The Glass Packaging Institute, SMI, and Diageo share their insights.
October 29, 2024
(l. to r.) Scott DeFife, president of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), Laura Hennemann, senior VP of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs at SMI, and Gabriel Opoku-Asare, director of Society/ESG at Diageo North America.
Recycling
Miraclon joins Consortium for Waste Circularity
Miraclon
Collaboration to expand sustainability impact across packaging industry.
October 28, 2024
Dr John Anderson, Director of Advanced Application Development for Miraclon
Sustainability
Together for Sustainability: pester pac automation and Solutum Offer Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution
pester pac automation
Solutum’s film functions like traditional plastic wrapping film, but at its end of life, it can be composted or will fully biodegrade in soil or water, leaving no environmental impact.
October 28, 2024
Solutum Matierals, Heart
Recycling
Video: MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot
EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm & robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum, valuable material can leak into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports Can Manufacturers Institute can-capture efforts.
October 25, 2024
Joy Rifkin, Sustainability Manager, LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems)
Recycling
Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
October 24, 2024
Capri-Sun's new mono-material pouches include a tethered cap to align with upcoming EU recycling regulations.
Recycling
TerraCycle Acquires North Coast Services
TerraCycle Inc.
The acquisition expands TerraCycle's universal waste recycling operations in New England and the U.S. and strengthens its commitment to sustainable waste management.
October 24, 2024
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Recycling
Untangling the Thermoform Recycling Conundrum
Thermoform packaging waste is an excellent source of rPET, but collection and sorting challenges must be overcome to make it a profitable commodity for MRFs.
October 22, 2024
(From l. to r.) Megan Moore of NAPCOR, Zach Muscato of Plastic Ingenuity, and Jeff Snyder of Rumpke explained the challenges related to thermoform recycling.
Bio-based
Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry
Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.
October 23, 2024
Made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified fiber, a new paper-based package will reduce the plastic used across all Vital Proteins canister offerings by more than 90%.
Recycling
MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot
EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm and robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum and HDPE, valuable material that otherwise would have gone into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports further CMI can-capture efforts.
October 22, 2024
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Recycling
The Business of MRFs Explained
At the Packaging Recycling Summit, three prominent recyclers discuss how MRFs are navigating today's economic and technological challenges.
October 22, 2024
(From l. to r.) Jim Marcinko of WM, Justin Davis of AMP, and Jeff Snyder, of Rumpke Waste & Recycling explained the economics of MRFs.
Bio-based
Nestlé Continues to Embrace Paper with New Quality Street Tub
The new paper-based carton for Quality Street sweets for Christmas offers the same shape and brand color, but is now 100% curbside recyclable.
October 21, 2024
The paper carton for Quality Street enables more boxes to fit on a pallet and is said to have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. Image courtesy of Smurfit Westrock.
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