Packaging

3 takeaways on monitoring for greenwashing

Risks around sustainability messaging are real, with greenwashing-related legal settlements regularly reaching “the millions to tens of millions of dollars,” said a Ropes &...

IP, Novolex, Smurfit Westrock among companies with August layoff announcements

At least seven companies announced temporary and permanent layoffs that are slated to affect employees in multiple states, most prominently in Georgia and California. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/august-2025-layoffs-international-paper-novolex-smurfit-westrock/759149/

Voluntary packaging sustainability goals transform in the face of EPR

Bound by new regulations, companies can still benefit from detailing refined targets, some sources say. “EPR sets the floor, but voluntary commitments are what...

PCA completes $1.8B acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business

The divestiture “marks an important step forward for Greif,” CEO Ole Rosgaard said Tuesday, noting the deal’s contribution to debt reduction. The company adjusted its...

PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging targets

The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/pepsi-2024-sustainability-report-esg-plastic-packaging-emissions/758924/

Circular Action Alliance taps new California executive director

The role was vacated earlier this year by former CalRecycle director Rachel Wagoner. The new appointment comes as SB 54 rules are still being hashed out...

Ball reduces stake in Saudi Arabia cans venture to 10%

The Colorado-based aluminum products manufacturer sold most of its ownership interest to a subsidiary of a Beijing-based packaging solutions provider for approximately $70 million. Source:...

PCA launches carbon capture and storage study following ‘promising’ trial

A pilot that Packaging Corporation of America began last year ended this summer. Now, the company works toward building a full-scale facility by 2028...

‘The EPR era’ brings new opportunities for packaging sustainability

Sustainability leaders from Amcor, Stonyfield and MegaFood shared some of their experiences and outlooks for redesigns during a virtual event Tuesday. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/epr-packaging-design-trellis-pure-strategies-stonyfield-amcor-megafood/758644/

Trump’s tax law could boost cash flow for manufacturers with deductions and more

The recently signed tax law allows bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment, offers R&D deductions, locks in the corporate tax rate and more. But tariffs...

Custom Jewelry Box

Waystone Turns Your Rocks into JewelryPersonalized Jewelry & Creative PackagingAt SPI, we love partnering with brands that put meaning and creativity into every detail...

Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/canada-tariffs-roll-back-carney-trump/758442/

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