Packaging

California confirms EPS food service ware ban

CalRecycle said that after a review, there’s not sufficient data showing covered materials meet a required 25% recycling rate. This clarifies what many had already...

Maryland EPR for packaging bill heads to governor’s desk

SB 901 calls for reimbursing key recycling collection, transportation and processing costs in the state, including for organics. Maryland would be the sixth state...

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

The president said Monday that China, which vowed to fight the action, had until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs...

GFL marks opening of cutting-edge recycling facility in Edmonton

On March 31, GFL celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Edmonton, Alberta, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  “We’re excited...

Shareholder advocacy targets flexible packaging, reusables and recycling labels

Coca-Cola, Hyatt, Sealed Air, Starbucks and Wyndham recently reached agreements with shareholder advocates. Proposals remain pending at Amazon, Home Depot, Kraft Heinz, MondelÄ“z, PepsiCo and Wendy’s. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/shareholder-resolution-packaging-plastic-reuse-recycling/743379/

The rise of lightweight packaging: How to adapt your production line for success

Lightweighting is impacting your change parts, but it doesn’t have to. Read more for the answer. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/spons/the-rise-of-lightweight-packaging-how-to-adapt-your-production-line-for-su/743786/

Mauser, Orbis, Pretium among March packaging company layoffs

Graphic Packaging International and RTS Packaging also are among the companies that announced facility closures in March. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/march-closures-layoffs-graphic-packaging-mauser-orbis-pretium-rts/744413/

China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10

The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/china-34-percent-trump-tariff-response/744469/

Aluminum cans, beer imports subject to 25% tariffs

The beer and can duties are separate from sweeping baseline tariffs that President Trump announced Wednesday. The Consumer Brands Association joined others in calling...

Call for Papers and Registration open

Become a speaker at the EBC25, which is taking place on  02 – 03 December 2025, at the Titanic Hotel Berlin, Germany and join...

Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties

The president said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S. based on...

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