Packaging

DIY Pulp Carving Jack-O-Lantern

Carving Creativity: How to “Jack-o-Lantern” Molded-Pulp Packaging for a Spooky, Sustainable DIYEvery Halloween, many of us are hunting for fun, eco-friendly craft ideas that...

Ball to acquire majority stake in Benepack

A German regulatory authority approved the deal Wednesday that would transfer two European production facilities into Ball’s ownership.  Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/ball-acquisition-benepack-metal-cans-beverage-europe/807639/

4 insights on the state of PET recycling and rPET in packaging

Thermoforms have a bigger role, and multiple changes are afoot in the rPET landscape — tempering recycled content growth in bottles, the National Association of...

Massachusetts commission punts on packaging EPR

A legislative commission, convened by MassDEP, endorsed the idea of a needs assessment for packaging. The group also endorsed EPR for paint, mattresses, batteries...

Sealed Air hires former Sonoco exec to lead food business

Russell Grissett, an industry leader, is the latest addition to the company in a year of change for Sealed Air, which could be taken...

Success for composting and EPR programs go hand in hand: report

Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium laid out a composter reimbursement framework that PROs could build on. Incentives correlate to greater acceptance of compostable packaging. Source:...

Commodity values further decline for Northeastern MRFs

MRFs reported lower average prices for nearly all recycled commodities in the third quarter, but glass and bulky rigids provided rare bright spots, according to the...

DIY Felting Kits

Sheep Creek Studio For All DIY LevelsExperience the Artistry of Sheep Creek Studio: DIY Felting Kits Liven up your space with playful adventure and timeless...

ProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for $1.5B

The deal continues an M&A streak for ProAmpac as it plans to grow even bigger in flexible packaging. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/proampac-acquires-tc-transcontinental-packaging/807249/

US and EU can learn from each other’s regulations, packaging groups say

Ameripen Executive Director Lynn Dyer and Europen Secretary General Francesca Stevens described during a webinar some areas of overlap and opportunities for learning among the...

Nova Scotia rolls out EPR for packaging program

The province’s new program took effect Dec. 1. Residents can now recycle an expanded list of items, including toothpaste tubes and hot and cold...

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