Packaging

8.5M tons of packaging entered California landfills in 2024: CalRecycle study

The study, mandated by SB 54, sheds light on what percentage of single-use packaging and food ware materials might be diverted from landfills after the...

Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Target rethink private-label flexible packaging

The retailers teamed up with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to find alternatives for flexible films with low-barrier requirements. GreenBlue Executive Director Paul Nowak said...

Elopak CEO talks US growth

The company has been manufacturing in the U.S. for about five months. CEO Thomas Körmendi said there’s plenty of room to grow in core areas like...

‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for the industry. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/pmi-september-2025-tariffs-weak-demand/761639/

Fiber, plastic producers announced closures in September

Closures and layoffs at Domtar, Jindal Films America and Pregis will occur in three states. Meanwhile, Swedish company Billerud is cutting roles in Europe. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/september-closures-layoffs-domtar-jindal-pregis-billerud/761505/

The Rise of Refillable & Re‑usable Cosmetic Packaging: Challenges and Opportunities

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, it is a movement reshaping the beauty industry from the inside out. Today’s consumers...

Rootree Presents: ITSO Coffee

Brewing Change When Caroline, founder of ITSO Coffee, returned from a trip to her hometown in Kenya, she brought back more than just souvenirs –...

Top packaging trade shows in 2026

These conferences and events — ranging from smaller-scale niche gatherings to shows bringing together more than 50,000 people — promise fresh opportunities for learning and...

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