The new How2Recycle labels will start rolling out on PP cups this year. Years of collaboration between Starbucks, WM and others resulted in meeting the...
Against a backdrop of rising imports, pricing competition and tariff confusion, an unprecedented number of domestic PET reclaimers closed last year. In 2026, expect...
Weak industrial demand impacted Greif’s performance across metals, closures, fibers and customized polymers. The company is forging ahead on cost optimization efforts, but is...
Circular Action Alliance says it’s forging ahead but is between a rock and a hard place, as business and environmental advocacy representatives also worry...
Analysts expected at least one increase this year as operating rates rise following a 10% capacity pullback in North America. Cascades also announced an...
An estimated 30% of companies are leveraging artificial intelligence today and 70% see the greatest impact in the packaging design stage, market analysis and...
SB 343 is slated to take effect in October. Carton advocates and environmental groups disagree over future markets and labeling for the material.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/carton-recycling-truth-in-labeling-law-carton-council/810165/
The rise of takeout and food delivery has transformed how restaurants package their meals. Customers no longer judge a restaurant solely on taste—they also...
Packaging M&A in 2026 will likely involve more — but smaller — deals, analysts say. Recent megadeals will drive divestitures, and numerous private equity-owned...
A familiar face at USPP has taken over as interim executive director following Jonathan Quinn’s departure.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/uspp-leadership-exit-jonathan-quinn-interim-crystal-bayliss-plastics/810213/
The by-request-only policy for takeout utensils and condiment packets adds to similar laws in states including California and Washington and cities such as New...
The Federal Reserve’s latest manufacturing data indicates a bit more stability for manufacturers. Still, capacity utilization remains below long-term averages.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/manufacturing-output-capacity-utilization-december/810000/
The Biodegradable Products Institute is focusing on bringing more clarity to compostable packaging’s future in California, dually advocating for rulemaking at USDA as well...
