Packaging

Philadelphia sues CPGs over plastic bag recyclability claims

City leaders said many of the confusion and contamination issues with SC Johnson and Bimbo Bakeries’ Ziploc and plastic bread bags are what motivated...

Tariff front-loading buoyed manufacturing in H1, but costs are ahead: OECD

“The impacts of higher tariff rates are yet to be fully felt in the US economy,” according to a report from OECD, a global...

Aldi launches massive private label rebrand

The grocer is launching its first-ever namesake brand and stamping its name on the packaging of every store brand product in its assortment. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/aldi-private-label-packaging-rebrand/760979/

Coca-Cola reports jump in packaging deemed recyclable

The beverage giant’s metrics for recycled plastic ratios and overall virgin plastic volumes both rose in 2024.  Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/coca-cola-2024-environmental-update-packaging/760832/

Retirees return to the fold to fill Georgia-Pacific’s labor gaps

While the program helps G-P fill roles, cut overtime costs and retain institutional knowledge, it’s also “a good opportunity” for retirees to make extra income...

Oil packaging group’s individual program plan approved for Colorado EPR

The Lubricant Packaging Manufacturers Association, which petroleum companies founded last year in response to state EPR laws, hopes there will also be alternative pathways in other states. Source:...

Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

While federal regulations may be on hold, California is moving ahead with greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Packaging companies are digging deep into their data...

EPA approves final cleanup plan for Texas Superfund site tied to International Paper

The final approval comes after years of disagreements between the U.S. EPA, a WM subsidiary and International Paper. Estimated cleanup costs for the San...

Walmart reiterates challenges with 2025 PCR goal

With months to go in 2025, the retailer reported last week that it’s been “difficult to source feedstock in the necessary quantities and at...

Custom Printed Soap Box

Soap Dev – The Screen Print Giveaway WinnerWe recently hosted a Screen Print Giveaway. Participants submitted their designs for a chance to win $100...

E-commerce shoppers seek value, sustainable packaging: survey

Sustainability is a consideration but doesn’t appear to be a main factor in consumers’ e-commerce purchasing decisions, according to a Ryder survey. Respondents also...

Safety of Bioplastics as Food Contact Materials

Open the documentIn the EU, materials intended to come into contact with food must comply with strict regulations. To ensure a high level of...

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