Packaging

EPR anxiety: CPGs and regulators prepare for generational policy shift

Costs, policy divergence and relationships were a big focus at recent events hosted by GreenBlue and the Northeast Recycling Council. CalRecycle, Oregon DEQ, Circular...

Collaborative Efforts Renewed on the Global Stage

SPC Returns to the Sustainable Packaging...

Midwest and South poised for new packaging manufacturing jobs

Pratt Industries, Pregis, Smurfit Westrock and Axium Packaging are among the companies that have announced or opened new or expanded production operations in recent weeks. Source:...

Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging

While packaging groups opposed the PFAS bill, it was ultimately derailed by pushback from the restaurant industry. The California governor also vetoed a bill...

Amcor hires away Graphic Packaging’s CFO

Stephen Scherger, Amcor’s soon-to-be chief financial officer, will oversee the ongoing Berry Global integration, including portfolio optimization efforts. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/chief-financial-officer-appointments-amcor-graphic-packaging-international-stephen-scherger/802563/

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey.  Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/kpmg-ceo-survey-supply-chain-tariff-ai-investment/802567/

Target rethinking 2025 recyclability, PCR, plastic reduction goals

The retailer said in its newly released sustainability report that it’s “evolving” certain goals as it continues to try to transform packaging for its owned...

How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing

PMMI plans to expand its polls about expected shifts in the packaging materials that companies use, such as phasing out certain types of plastics. That data...

California EPR stakeholders keep pushing through regulatory gray area

A public hearing Tuesday comes in a turbulent year of rulemaking that has discouraged some on the SB 54 advisory board. Circular Action Alliance says companies...

PCA closures in Pennsylvania, North Carolina hit 168 jobs

The end-of-year cuts come as the corrugated specialist also integrates newly acquired assets from Greif’s containerboard network into its U.S. footprint. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-corporation-america-plant-closures-salisbury-allentown/802178/

Discover the speaker line-up and register now!

EUBP is excited to share the provisional programme for EBC25, taking place on 02–03 December 2025 in Berlin and online. Download the conference agenda...

Member portrait: ITENE

Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Miriam Gallur Materials and Packaging Area Manager at ITENE, shares...

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