Packaging

As of 2026, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is providing a new monthly EPR packaging policy brief as a members-only resource. This initiative...

Packaging stocks among hardest hit by Iran war: Morningstar

Morningstar tracked a packaging stock sell-off over a three-week period. Jefferies also noted this week that packaging manufacturers’ stocks are “significantly underperforming” the S&P 500. Source:...

Businesses prepping for California EPR and recyclability laws amid lawsuit

A lawsuit filed last week centers on SB 343, California’s forthcoming labeling law. But SB 54 concerns loom. “It’s a lot to balance in one...

GFL Squamish and Victoria named Leaders in Sustainability 2025

We are delighted to announce that GFL Environmental’s Squamish and Victoria facilities in British Columbia, have been selected as recipients of the Call2Recycle 2025...

13 North American packaging manufacturers announce expansions

Cascades, ePac, International Paper, Lindenmeyr Monroe and Rand-Whitney were among the packaging companies that announced expansions. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/north-american-manufacturers-expansions-epac-cascades-rand-whitney/814977/

Spring surprise? Containerboard prices reverse course in March.

For the second consecutive month, some observers reported surprise at a containerboard pricing index’s movement. The March increase reinforces expectations that producers will target another...

CAA preparing for California EPR on compressed timeline

SB 54 regulations are still yet to be finalized. Circular Action Alliance will submit its program plan by June 15. The PRO has received more...

International Paper to build $225M box plant in Mississippi

The new build will replace a nearby aging facility. This aligns with IP’s plan for $1.9 billion in annual capital spending, especially to reconfigure its...

Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500K in January

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released revised data from December 2025, including 10,000 fewer separations than initially reported. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/bls-jolts-jobs-openings-turnovers-separations-january-2026/815332/

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