Packaging

Trump promises 50% tariffs on steel

The president announced the tariff hike while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.   Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/trump-increase-steel-tariff-nippon-us-steel-pennsylvania/749486/

Georgia-Pacific, Greif, Silgan detailed layoff plans in May

Amcor and International Paper also disclosed forthcoming changes as they integrate recent acquisitions. LanzaTech, which has worked to create material for use in plastic...

5 questions about tariff impacts on the packaging industry

Frequent changes and uncertainty loom over manufacturers as they assess international supply chain risk and consider procurement changes. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/tariffs-packaging-supply-chain-strategy/749008/

Will 2025 EPR laws pave the way for more packaging policy?

After Maryland and Washington recently adopted packaging EPR laws, leaders from Ameripen and the National Stewardship Action Council expect to see more policy action,...

Nova Chemicals, Novolex open mechanical recycling facility for PE film

The Indiana facility will process up to 145,000 bales of postconsumer plastic film a year to produce recycled LLDPE for use in food-safe applications. End users will...

Trump administration orders reversal of plastics phase-out in national parks

A new order states that the rescission tracks with a February executive order to end procurement of paper straws. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/national-parks-plastic-order-trump-straws/748983/

Plastics reduction advocate and former EPA administrator joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Jennie Romer, known for plastics pollution work at Surfrider and at the EPA's pollution prevention office, will address e-waste, textiles and circular economy policy in...

Snacking takes a hit as consumer spending shifts to food staples

PepsiCo, MondelÄ“z and Campbell’s are among the companies that noted a slowdown in chips, cookies and other treats as shoppers prioritize essentials such as...

CalRecycle unveils new SB 54 text; Wagoner out as CAA’s California lead

The agency will host a public meeting Tuesday to take feedback. Circular Action Alliance, the packaging EPR program’s PRO, plans to hire a new...

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target

The company discontinued some sustainability goals and revamped others for packaging and emissions. PepsiCo says the goals are still ambitious and reflect external challenges...

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