Packaging

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...

Exports pulled down 2024 paper recycling rate: AF&PA

Decreased fiber exports, especially to Asia, affected both paper and OCC recycling rates in the U.S., according to the American Forest & Paper Association....

Novelis sees ‘strong demand’ for aluminum beverage packaging sheet

The company is readying additional capacity at a new Alabama facility as it expects continued sustainability-driven growth in aluminum beverage packaging. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/novelis-aluminum-beverage-packaging-growth-bay-minette/757398/

Connecticut’s beverage container redemption rate rose 21% in 2024

The Container Recycling Institute says improvements like a 10-cent deposit, more return locations and a broader range of accepted containers boosted redemption rates. Some...

Packaging innovations: Coors Light pits out, Pure Sunfarms gives a peek at weed

Plus, SIG works on a monomaterial bag for boxed wine, Smurfit Westrock and Papa Johns partner on digitally printed boxes to fit entire meals, Aptar brings biobased...

GFL’s team riding high after the NC SWANA Road-E-O

Although the dust has settled, GFL’s team of drivers, mechanics and landfill operators are still riding high after their performance at the SWANA Road-E-O...

Manufacturers nix the USDA’s Paper and Packaging Board

Since 2014, the organization has been funded by paper manufacturers and importers to boost paper-based packaging markets. But a recent vote on continuing the marketing...

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