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Embracing EPR to Drive Packaging Circularity and Lower Environmental Impact

January 8, 2026

By Todd Meussling, Fresh-Lock® Director of Business Development and Sustainability Cutting waste and lowering emissions have become defining challenges for the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, especially as regulatory demands and…

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Flexible Plastic Bags Packaging Market worth $76.63 billion by 2030

January 6, 2026

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the flexible plastic bag and packaging market  is projected to reach $76.63 billion by 2030 from $55.74 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of…

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October 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Up 14.7% From October 2024

December 19, 2025

According to the Cutting Tool Market Report, shipments of cutting tools totaled $250.1 million in October 2025. The report is a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and…

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ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Partners Develop Ultra-Thin, Recyclable Bread Bags

December 8, 2025

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers partnered with BW Converting and Hosokawa Alpine to create a thinner, mono-material polyethylene (PE) solution using Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) technology. Together, they produced 25-micron MDO PE…

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BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center Serves as a Resource for Training, Customer Collaboration and Equipment Demonstrations

December 5, 2025

Hands-on seminars welcome anyone eager to learn about flexographic printing. BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training,…

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U.S. Plastics Pact Releases Position Paper on Physical and Chemical Recycling

November 21, 2025

Calling for clear guardrails and a complementary role in a circular economy, the new position paper provides consensus guidance on when recycling technologies should be used, and the standards needed…

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MSU Researchers Develop Easier-to-Recycle Multilayer Plastics

November 20, 2025

Working with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, researchers from MSU’s School of Packaging and College of Engineering have created a strong, lightweight plastic that keeps products fresh while being easier…

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TIPA® Compostable Packaging Launches Breakthrough High-Barrier Solutions for Flexible Packaging

November 18, 2025

TIPA® Compostable Packaging, a global leader in developing and manufacturing compostable flexible packaging solutions, has expanded its diverse portfolio to include four new breakthrough high-barrier film and laminate products. With continued…

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Mono-material packaging manufacturers face costly challenges from unmanaged static, warns Meech

November 5, 2025

As US manufacturers ramp up adoption of recyclable mono-material packaging, Meech International is warning that unmanaged static is creating unexpected challenges that threaten to undermine both the productivity and sustainability…

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ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Windmöller & Hölscher Collaborate to Deliver Non-Laminated MDO PE Freezer Pouch with Enhanced Performance

October 31, 2025

Driven by economics and legislation like European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)*, ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborated with Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) – a global provider of advanced film extrusion…

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Flexible Packaging Association Releases 2025 Economic Impact Report

October 27, 2025

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, released its 2025 Economic Impact of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry report, prepared…

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Sustainability and Convenience Fuel Growth in Retort Packaging Market According to DataM Intelligence

October 27, 2025

According to a DataM Intelligence Report, “The Retort Packaging Market Size was valued at US $4.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 6.8 billion by 2032, expanding…

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Custom Boxes Lane Announces Die-Cut Mylar Packaging: Get Any Shape You Want!

October 21, 2025

Custom Boxes Lane is now offering die-cut mylar packaging to its customers. You can now get any shape you like for your customized Mylar bags without any problems. Whether you…

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Charter Next Generation Launches GreenArrow™ Matte-Finish MDO-PE Print Film

September 29, 2025

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading of sustainable material science solutions, today expanded its GreenArrow™ sustainable films portfolio with the launch of its new matte-finish machine-direction oriented polyethylene (MDO-PE) print…

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Charter Next Generation and NOVA Chemicals Collaborate to Commercialize Recycled Polyethylene (rPE) for Sustainable Flexible Packaging

September 11, 2025

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for advanced flexible packaging applications. The…

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FPA Unveils Winners of the 2025 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge

September 10, 2025

Innovative student designs showcase creativity, technical expertise, and real-world market insight into the future of flexible packaging The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing…

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From Plastic to Paper: The Global Shift in Bag Packaging Trends

August 4, 2025

By Deepa Pandey, Principal Consultant, Towards Packaging The global packaging industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by environmental concerns, regulatory changes, and evolving consumer preferences. This transformation is particularly…

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FPA Testifies at U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing on Recycling and Economic Development

July 29, 2025

Felton Urges Federal Support for Investment in Recycling Infrastructure, Innovation, and National Labeling Standards to Help Achieve Full Circularity for Flexible Packaging and Films Dan Felton, President & CEO of…

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Revolutionizing Modern Packaging: The Rise of Converted Flexible Packaging

July 22, 2025

By Vidyesh Swar, Principal Research Analyst at Toward Packaging Among the many innovations making waves in the packaging industry, converted flexible packaging stands out as a game-changer. From your favorite…

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Flexible Packaging: Stepping Up to Grab & Go and Protein Focused Snack Trends

July 22, 2025

Six important considerations for snack packaging. By Chris Nothnagle, Senior Technical Manager at American Packaging Corporation The snack packaging market continues to grow at a rapid pace and the proliferation…

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