Packaging

Lawmakers, recyclers call for SB 54 regulations that reflect intent of EPR law

CalRecycle is expected to open the 45-day public comment period on SB 54 rulemaking soon. Stakeholders say some draft revisions undermine the law's ability...

Containerboard price-fixing lawsuit advances

The complaint against eight of the largest U.S. containerboard producers is “definitely not frivolous” and shows a “pretty solid basis for bringing the action,”...

Novolex closing Pactiv Evergreen plant in California, affecting 127 employees

This follows a Pactiv Evergreen facility closure in Michigan earlier this year that resulted in 153 layoffs. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/novolex-closing-pactiv-evergreen-plant-bakersfield-california/758113/

Recycling and waste groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of plastics treaty

Plastics groups will push recycling over environmentalists’ calls for plastic production caps. Recycling groups will monitor the next round of talks for clues on infrastructure...

PepsiCo, Bold Reuse partner on NFL stadium cups

The collaboration follows PepsiCo doing away with a formal reuse target earlier this year. It’s also Bold Reuse’s first implementation in California. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/pepsico-49ers-bold-reuse-launch-reusable-cups-california-nfl/757866/

Driven by EPR, brands to offer film and flexibles funding to California recyclers

General Mills, Mars, PepsiCo and other brands are investing in film and flexible packaging recycling in the state as California implements stricter recycling regulations...

4 fiber companies’ earnings flag ‘challenging’ industry conditions

Weak demand, trade conditions, divestitures and swing production dominated earnings reports from Clearwater Paper, Sappi, Stora Enso and Sylvamo. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/fiber-earnings-clearwater-paper-sappi-stora-enso-sylvamo/757584/

CalRecycle in ‘early stage’ of enforcing EPS food service ware ban

Meanwhile, multiple companies have been trying to formally demonstrate a recycling rate of at least 25% for expanded polystyrene in order to stay on...

Hood Container, Sappi, Uline invest in expansions

Cosmo Films, Eco King, Flair Packaging, Schütz Container Systems, TricorBraun and Trioworld Group are among the other packaging companies expanding their production capacities or geographical...

New Guidance on Automotive Packaging Materials Collection and Handling Practices

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced the release of a new guidance document, Automotive Packaging Materials Collection and Handling Practices. Developed through...

DIY Block Print Kit

Print, Create, Inspire — DIY Print Kits from ARTifactsWe had the pleasure of meeting Shelby Pence at the Los Angeles Printers Fair — a...

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