Packaging

Producers, composters renew push for federal rulemaking on compost

“This national leadership is needed now more than ever to provide market certainty for the US supply chain,” BPI wrote in a letter to...

Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/supreme-court-invalidates-trump-tariffs-based-on-emergency-powers/812729/

Takeaways from The Packaging Conference 2026

Speakers at the February event discussed timely industry topics including M&A, EPR, innovation and market growth. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/takeaways-from-the-packaging-conference-2026/812640/

Ahead of the demand curve? What’s behind the rPET slump.

A recent spate of rPET facility closures follows a slightly premature ramp-up, said one converter. But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have...

South Carolina, Virginia score packaging manufacturing expansions

Hinton Lumber Products, Georg Utz, Infinity Global and SunDance are growing in the South. Meanwhile, Silgan and Questar Solutions moved their headquarters locally. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-manufacturing-expansions-georg-utz-infinity-global-questar-sundance/812543/

Member portrait: Balrampur Chini Mills Limited

Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Stefan Barot, President – Chemical Division (PLA), shares some interesting...

Will EPR actually increase recycling?

Skeptics sparked debate about the value of extended producer responsibility for packaging at The Packaging Conference in Austin, Texas. Perhaps the only clear thing...

Multilayer film design meets machine learning

Research authored by partners from the Bottle Consortium and published in Nature Communications this month aims to challenge the status quo, exploring recyclable alternatives...

Sonoco’s ‘transformation is complete,’ CEO says. What’s next?

A three-year growth strategy is underway that prioritizes innovation, including artificial intelligence, executives explained during a Tuesday investor event. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/sonocos-q4-full-year-2025-earnings-investor-day-2026-transformation-complete/812293/

Domestic markets and policy could help weather rPET woes

Remedies could include long-term contracts with brands, setting recycled content laws in more states, and investing in reuse and refill, say leaders from The...

Recycled content claims bill introduced in Congress

The bipartisan Recycled Materials Attribution Act aims to establish federal standards and ensure the Green Guides are updated accordingly. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/recycled-materials-attribution-act-congress-chemical-recycling/812178/

Packaging sustainability is ‘failing.’ Or is it?

A speaker set off a firestorm at The Packaging Conference this week with a comment about sustainability efforts being a flop. But others believe...

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