Packaging

Walmart, Mondelēz, Mars, Nestlé leave the US Plastics Pact

Multiple major members appear to have recently exited the group, which is gearing up to pursue refreshed 2030 targets. Meanwhile, some other companies have...

Can Manufacturers Institute to get new president as longtime leader retires

A leader from within CMI’s ranks will take over next month for President Robert Budway, who is retiring after nearly 40 years with the...

Fiber producers see pricing upside for late 2025 amid capacity, tariff changes

A temporary reduction in tariffs with China and upcoming mill closures by Georgia-Pacific and others could contribute to pricing and demand improvements in the...

Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast

Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/ism-economic-forecast-tariffs-revenue-production/748482/

From phthalates to the poison plastic: It’s time for Home Depot to lead again

A decade after phasing out phthalates in flooring, Home Depot can lead again—by phasing out toxic PVC and scaling safer materials like linoleum. Here's...

Washington adopts seventh packaging EPR law in the US

All three West Coast states now have extended producer responsibility for packaging laws. Washington’s law, the seventh in the U.S., was backed by multiple...

CNG, Elopak, Hotpack, IP expanding US operations

Malnove, Nelipak, Pregis and UFP also shared expansion updates in the past month. Here’s where packaging manufacturers are growing. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-manufacturing-us-expansions-malnove-nelipak-pregis-ufp/748323/

EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions

The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/epa-pfas-effluent-limitations-guidelines-manufacturing-waste/748203/

California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’

The Biodegradable Products Institute says it’s still waiting to hear whether there could be a compliance extension for a key provision of AB 1201...

Amid industry frustration about fiber price indexes, Bloomberg presents alternative

Existing pricing indexes haven’t kept up with changes in fiber manufacturing and sales over the last several decades, so Bloomberg developed an alternative, according to...

Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law

Maryland becomes the sixth state with an EPR for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/maryland-paper-packaging-epr-wes-moore-signs-sb-901/747133/

Ameripen names new executive director

The new head has a background in food service packaging and sustainability work and will lead the association “through one of the most consequential...

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