Billerud presents a machine glazed kraft paper especially adapted and validated for wrapping toilet and kitchen paper rolls. Hitting the sustainability sweet spot – renewable, recyclable and biodegradable, but also enduring tough handling as good...

In 2022, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 22-1355 into law to establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program in the state, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has appointed...

An analysis of peer-reviewed studies finds that single-use, sterile, prepackaged surgical instruments support patient health, profitability, and sustainability goals. Surgical retractors play a crucial role in spinal surgeries. However, traditional reusable instruments present various challenges,...

DS Smith has linked up with energy provider E.ON to launch a combined heat and power (CHP) plant at DS Smith’s paper mill in Kent. Work on the CHP plant began in 2019 with E.ON...

The construction of new plants announced two years ago is starting to take shape, according to Swedish engineering services provider Afry, which said Germany’s APK intends to build a domestic chemical recycling facility with an...

In today’s world of abundance and exploding e-commerce, there seems to be more packaging waste than ever. At the same time, there is a greater concern about how human activities are impacting the environment. Recycling...

When building a producer responsibility organization, fees should be transparent, the industry should be in control and the system needs to be fair. That’s what participants in a recent webinar said, noting there are different...

The UK Government is considering changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax to increase the scope for using recovered polymers from chemical recycling. As part of the Tax Administration and Maintenance Day announcements, the Treasury has...

A common concern expressed by the recycling and composting community is that the rapid rate of innovation by the packaging community hinders its ability to match recovery technology, resulting in a disconnect between the packaging...

A growing number of states are crafting extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws that shift more of the cost for local recycling onto consumer brands. The laws pose challenges for brands and the packaging companies that...

Despite the challenges of 2022 having driven significant supply chain disruptions and cost inflation around the world, sustainability remains a hot topic for today’s brands and their packaging supply chains. As awareness of climate change...

A new report aims to lay the groundwork for a U.S. recycling system that can better handle the expected growth in flexible packaging over the next decade. Changes could include the adoption of new technologies...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation, a leading supplier of polyethylene resin for food packaging, announced a significant milestone in the global availability of biaxially oriented high-density polyethylene (BOPE-HD) film. Utilizing NOVA Chemicals’ resin, biaxial film manufacturers across...

Not to disdain the BBC — a venerable news organization that has my respect — but it’s not typically my source for balanced reporting on the plastics industry. So, when I saw the headline, “Glass...

After months of collecting, bundling and weighing as much discarded plastic film as they could, eco-minded students across the country are reaping the rewards of their recycling efforts as Trex Company TREX, the world's largest...

Kroger’s recycling program, which enables customers to use free, prepaid shipping labels to mail in flexible packaging from the grocer’s private label products, has hit its milestone just three years after it began in 2020....

PMMI's Director of Custom Research Rebecca Marquez returns to the unPACKed microphone to discuss the findings from her comprehensive collaboration with AMERIPEN: “2023 Packaging Compass: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade...

Demand for post-consumer recycled (PCR) content is far exceeding supply for these materials, according to PMMI Business Intelligence and AMERIPEN's collaborative report, “2023 Packaging Compass.” In a survey of 645 consumer packaged goods (CPG) stakeholders...

The American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) supports two bills before the U.S. Senate that address critical elements of packaging recycling and environmental policy: the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 (S.1189)...

Sonoco, a diversified global packaging company recognized for its leadership in sustainability, released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report which highlights progress made in support of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. This report was...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, open Petfood Forum with an emphasis on sustainable packaging innovation, highlighting PRO-EVO® Recyclable and QUADFLEX® Recyclable, its latest additions to the ProActive Recyclable® suite of products....

In 2022, industry leaders ExxonMobil, Cyclyx International, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA announced their intention to be the first in the United States to successfully launch a circular food packaging proof of concept leveraging...

It is commonly understood that the apparel and textile industry is responsible for a large portion of the world’s pollution, landfill waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. However, one company is on a mission to usher...

Waldner North America (WNA) Packaging Technologies, which specializes in automated filling and sealing machinery, sees opportunities for packaging companies as the pandemic fades and new trends emerge, including looking at ways to address consumer concerns...

HP and Verdafresh have teamed up to qualify that recyclable MDO-PE film coated with Verdafresh’s high barrier coating is fit for use on HP Indigo’s Digital Press. Last year, Verdafresh was recognized by the APR...

RecyClass, a non-profit, cross-industry initiative advancing recyclability, announced that following independent scientific testing, Dow's RecycleReady technology is the first compatibilizer to receive recyclability approval. The technology was found to be fully compatible with the European...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation, a global leader in the production of polyethylene resins, and Pregis, a leading manufacturer of flexible and protective packaging, are collaborating to deliver high performing sustainable packaging solutions for food applications that...

The Flexible Packaging Association appreciates this opportunity to submit its thoughts and suggestions on the issues and environmental claims on which the Commission solicited comments in its December 2022 Notice initiating the FTC’s review of...