Sustainable Packaging

USPP Drops EPS Transport Packaging from Problematic Materials List

The U.S. Plastics Pact cites a 31% recycling rate for the format, and credits an EPS industry effort to build end-market demand alongside collection. The decision is the first removal in the list's history. It went through an abbreviated review that did not require an Activator vote.

August 19, 2026

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Recycling

The PACK Act: Why Local Voices Matter in a National Labeling Debate

A national framework for recyclable, compostable, and reusable packaging claims will be shaped not only in Congress, but also by the companies and employees that can show lawmakers what fragmented rules mean in practice.

August 19, 2026

Recycling

Purification Technology Brings Recycled PP to Stadium Souvenir Cups

The dissolution process gives Churchill Container a 100% PCR resin that can run on existing equipment and meet the visual demands of high-profile sports packaging.

August 17, 2026

Recycling

PepsiCo, Danone, and McDonald's Implement Recycled Content and Strategies

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging with recycled content and recycling initiatives from PepsiCo, Danone, and McDonald's from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 17, 2026

Flexibles

Why RISE311 Ditched the Rigid Tub for a Premium Pouch for its Protein Powders

The plant-based protein brand chose a minimalist stand-up pouch to let the customer "experience the brand."

August 13, 2026

Bio-based

Pregis Acquires MP Global Packaging Cold Chain and Thermal Packaging Business

Pregis

The acquisition expands the Pregis fiber-based packaging portfolio into temperature-sensitive shipping and strengthens its cold chain platform

August 12, 2026

Sustainability

End of the Line Video Series: Frictionless Packaging, Tillamook and the Dairy Industry at Large, and Coca-Cola's Behind-the-Scenes Sustainability Initiative

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

August 10, 2026

Sustainable Packaging

End of the Line Video Series: What's New With Tariffs, EPR, and Glier's Geotta Equipment Installation

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

August 10, 2026

Bio-based

Liquid Carton for Nordic Company Combines Recycled and Renewable PE

Orkla Home and Personal Care expands its use of paperboard cartons for liquid laundry and personal care products with a new recycled and renewable PE coating blend.

August 5, 2026

Webinars

Sealing the Future: 3M's RC+ Taping Head System for Recycled Corrugate

Learn what differentiates the 3M RC+ Taping Head from the rest and how it could help to improve operations while decreasing costs across your or your customers' operations.

September 1, 2026

Sponsors: 3M

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Recycling

Community Poll: Smart Codes and Digital Watermarks to Improve Sorting

Answer to see where your peers land on QR codes and digital watermarks for recycling.

August 3, 2026

Consumer packaged goods

End of the Line Video Series: Reducing Labeling Waste, Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, and CPG Industry Feedback

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

August 3, 2026

Recycling

Emirates, Maison Piver, and Returpack Demonstrat Support for Recycling Initatives

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recycling initiatives from Emirates, Maison Piver, and Returpack from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 3, 2026