Countries around the world throw away millions of tons of plastic trash every year. Finding ways to manage plastic waste is daunting even for wealthy nations, but for smaller and less-developed countries it can be...

Earth's plastic problem is getting worse by the day. Right now, there are at least 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in the oceans. And by 2050, there will be so much plastic in...

We all enjoy a good meme poking fun at embarrassing mistakes online. But, it’s far less funny when your product or package is the butt of those jokes. Poor packaging leads to worse things than...

New Jersey lawmakers are still considering banning the plastic and paper bags many have used for years to carry groceries or takeout food home — but it’s not happening right away. The state Senate voted...

Berry Global Group, Inc., says it will expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty-films platform in North America by investing in both extrusion and printing capabilities, in support of growing breathable film and sustainable product market...

Having partnered with specialty food brands for nearly two decades to create strategic design that gets results, I’ve learned more than a few things along the way. Specializing in only food CPG brands has...

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging (MAP) are pleased to announce the acquisition of EVCO Industries in Holmes, PA. For 38 years, Evco Industries has proudly built its reputation as a company that emphasizes teamwork, integrity...

Tekni-Plex will be showing its line of medical device films at MD&M West, February 11-13, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, Booth 3019. For thermoformable rigid medical device tray applications, Tekni-Plex will be featuring its TekniMD®...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that it has published its latest Report to the Members. The report provides an overview of the many initiatives and activities FPA conducts on behalf of...

Syntegon Technology is the new name among the market leaders in the processing and packaging industry. Known as Bosch Packaging Technology until late 2019, the former Bosch division today presented itself as an independent enterprise...

Moorgreen Flexible Packaging, based in Alfreton in Derbyshire, recycles and manufactures polythene, film, bags and sacks from recycled and prime virgin polythene. James Lee, managing director of Cromwell Polythene said the move represents an “exciting...

CTI Industries Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom film products, foil and latex novelty balloons, and flexible packaging products, announced the first closing of a previously announced stock purchase agreement on January 13, 2020, for...

More than a dozen trade groups led by the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) Wednesday morning launched a coalition to help craft federal policy that would "fundamentally reimagine the U.S. recycling system." The coalition includes some...

Manchester-headquartered packaging manufacturer and distributor DUO UK has announced plans to expand its head office site to 5,000 sq ft with a new extension and installation of a new Erema recycling machine. The company has...

edie has launched a new report, sponsored by Nestlé, that outlines the steps businesses can and should take to identify, reduce, replace and eliminate single-use plastics from their operations, supply chains and products and services....

Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that James Johnson has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, Sheet and Foam, for the Southeast region of the U.S. He will support customer sales and service in the...

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. has announced innovations within its PREPAC Advanced product line of original cleaning consumables. Designed for newspaper, commercial web and sheet-fed presses, the new technologies optimize production time by shortening the cleaning...

The Plastics Recycling Conference and Trade Show is the focal point for the increasingly complex and international plastics recycling industry. The event, now in its 15th year, brings together plastics reclaimers, equipment manufacturers, brand owners,...

The global food packaging market will approach $400 billion by 2025, making operational improvements and new equipment critical for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to keep pace, according to the newly released "Trends and Advances...

California lawmakers are considering upending the state’s struggling bottle and can recycling program by requiring beverage distributors to create a new system to take back their own containers, similar to one that has been successful...

Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft has taken over the Solids Solutions Group with effect from January 2, 2020. "With the acquisition of Solids Solutions Group, we are pleased to be able to supplement our core business in...

Bowing to consumer pressure to eliminate single-use plastic packaging, CPGs and retailers switch to alternative materials—sometimes creating a greater environmental burden in the process. A fascinating new report from independent U.K. think tank Green Alliance...

On January 1, Berkeley, California rang in the New Year by putting a new rule in place requiring all cafés and restaurants to start charging 25 cents for disposable cups. The cups, in addition to...

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc., a pioneer in pollution abatement solutions, once again announced record-breaking annual results. The calendar year 2019 brought 13% overall growth, much-expanded international footprint, and greater recognition as a global force...

Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Rich Kanarski has been appointed Manager – Technical Product Management. Effective January 1, he will lead efforts to drive the evolution of technologies associated with key product lines in...

Toppan (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Toppan Thailand), a subsidiary of Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TSE:7911) offering space communication and marketing solutions, and REPCO, a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals offering high-value, innovative solutions for maintenance and inspection, have...

FILMtech Inc., a provider of metalized and barrier films, has announced the promotion of Lincoln Trent to the position of technical sales engineer. During the past two years, Trent has excelled at providing internal technical...

Flint Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dagmar Schmidt to President, Flexographic, with immediate effect. This appointment will ensure strategic consistency as the organisation continues on its journey to fully commercialise their innovative...