Packaging

Green Guides updates still pending as states lead on labeling

Packaging industry leaders think discussion at the congressional level could be possible this year on how to create greater unity for recyclability, compostability and other labeling standards. Source:...

Packaging execs share how tariffs could hurt or boost business

CEOs at Amcor, Ball, Crown, Graphic Packaging and O-I weighed in this week on their exposure to planned tariffs and how they’re preparing for potential...

Packaging innovations: Energizer’s move away from plastic just keeps going and going and going

Plus, Carton Service CSI’s cartons go cap-free and Berry Global expands its line of refillable sticks. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-energizer-fiber-berry-global-refill-carton-service/739237/

Turning Paper Bags into Biofuel – A Breakthrough in Sustainable Packaging

Many grocers view a paper bag as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic pouches. A kraft paper bag is compostable, so it easily breaks down....

Bottle bills are ‘gold standard’ for raising UBC recycling rates: CRI

The Container Recycling Institute recommended new bottle bills in an effort to keep up with U.S. aluminum consumption as recycling rates decline. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/container-recycling-institute-report-ubc-aluminum-bottleb-bill-recycling-rate/739468/

How2Recycle questions recyclability level of aerosol cans, boosts paper canisters

Sonoco celebrated the development for its paper cans after “collaboration with recyclers.” How2Recycle will also review the status for single-use PP coffee pods, bulky rigid plastics,...

Ardagh Glass closing Illinois plant, affecting 316 employees

The suburban Chicago plant closure comes after two other permanent shutdowns in recent months, which impacted nearly 500 jobs. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/ardagh-glass-plant-closure-layoffs-dolton-illinois/739414/

Ball buys Florida can maker, plans Oregon plant

It’s gaining a beverage can facility in the Southeast through a $160 million deal and will build a can plant in the Pacific Northwest to...

Graphic Packaging ‘very pleased’ with customer response to third-party price index exit

The company anticipates little impact from new tariffs, executives said on Tuesday’s earnings call. Plus, they updated progress on the recycled paperboard mill expected...

Amcor feels pain from healthcare destocking, says Berry deal on track

Volumes were up for Amcor, but lingering healthcare destocking and weaker beverage demand in North America presented headwinds. Separately, Berry disclosed that the sale...

Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI

The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. Many manufacturers are bracing, however, for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent...

US and Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs

The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/trump-tariffs-delay-trudeau-canada/739115/

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