Packaging

Nova Chemicals, Novolex open mechanical recycling facility for PE film

The Indiana facility will process up to 145,000 bales of postconsumer plastic film a year to produce recycled LLDPE for use in food-safe applications. End users will...

Trump administration orders reversal of plastics phase-out in national parks

A new order states that the rescission tracks with a February executive order to end procurement of paper straws. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/national-parks-plastic-order-trump-straws/748983/

Plastics reduction advocate and former EPA administrator joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Jennie Romer, known for plastics pollution work at Surfrider and at the EPA's pollution prevention office, will address e-waste, textiles and circular economy policy in...

Two GFL drivers win first-place NWRA awards

GFL drivers Chris Girard and Neil Hansen were recently honored as part of the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) 2025 Driver and Operator...

Snacking takes a hit as consumer spending shifts to food staples

PepsiCo, MondelÄ“z and Campbell’s are among the companies that noted a slowdown in chips, cookies and other treats as shoppers prioritize essentials such as...

CalRecycle unveils new SB 54 text; Wagoner out as CAA’s California lead

The agency will host a public meeting Tuesday to take feedback. Circular Action Alliance, the packaging EPR program’s PRO, plans to hire a new...

PepsiCo resets packaging sustainability goals, ditches reuse target

The company discontinued some sustainability goals and revamped others for packaging and emissions. PepsiCo says the goals are still ambitious and reflect external challenges...

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/

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