Packaging

The grand opening for Pratt Industries’ new box plant in Georgia drew a visit from the USDA secretary. Plus, American Packaging Corp., Plastipak Packaging, PolyFlex...

Employers added jobs in November, but only in certain sectors, according to Tuesday’s jobs report. Unemployment rose to 4.6%. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/november-jobs-report-healthcare-manufacturing/808035/

Headcount varies widely across the seven states implementing extended producer responsibility programs, with some facing budget limitations. California, Colorado, Minnesota and Washington share their...

Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain...

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...

The Rise of Sustainable Packaging Solutions In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of business and consumer priorities, the packaging...

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/

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

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

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

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:...