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Driving Compostable Packaging Solutions with PHA & PLA Innovations

June 11, 2025

By Leah Ford, CJ Biomaterials The packaging industry is under growing pressure from both consumers and regulatory agencies to develop eco-friendly alternatives that reduce landfill waste and lower environmental impact.…

Texas Industry Is Booming—But Its Emissions Crisis Is Catching Up

May 30, 2025

With enforcement accelerating and industrial growth outpacing infrastructure, Texas manufacturers face a make-or-break moment. A California firm with national reach is leading the charge to keep them in the clear.…

Assessing Alternative Materials for Packaging

May 28, 2025

Key considerations when switching away from plastic. By Gabriella Giers, Sustainability Analyst with Atlantic Packaging Emerging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging laws and bold sustainability commitments from major consumer…

WITT Gas Highlights the OXYPAD: A New Class of 2-in-1 Gas Analyzer for Quality Control in Modified Atmosphere Packaging

May 22, 2025

Innovative Table-Top and Mobile Solution Delivers User-Friendly, Reliable Performance for a Diverse Range of Packaging Industries WITT Gas, a global leader in gas safety, control, and analysis solutions, is proud…

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Signs Recycling Reform Act with AMERIPEN Support

May 21, 2025

AMERIPEN, the only U.S. trade association exclusively focused on fair, data-driven packaging policy, applauds Washington Governor Bob Ferguson for signing SB 5284, the Recycling Reform Act, into law. The new…

Metsä Group and Amcor Partner to Develop Molded Fiber-based Food Packaging Solutions

May 12, 2025

The partnership combines Metsä Group’s three-dimensional molded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto™, with Amcor’s advanced film liners. Together, they aim to create laminated bio-based trays suitable for various food packaging applications,…

HERMA Earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis for Sustainability Excellence

May 7, 2025

Company now ranks among the top 5% of more than 150,000 businesses assessed globally. HERMA, a leading manufacturer of precision labeling machines for a variety of sectors, has earned a…

Refillable Packaging: The Future of Sustainable Consumer Goods and Waste Reduction

May 6, 2025

By Deepa Pandey, Principal Consultant, Towards Packaging The refillable packaging market is rapidly transforming the consumer goods industry by offering sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging. As global awareness of environmental…

Washington State Advances Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation Following Collaborative Development

May 1, 2025

AMERIPEN, the only organization exclusively focused on fair policy for all stakeholders across the packaging value chain, announced today its support of  paper and packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation…

Reusable Water Bottles Market: Sustainable Growth and Emerging Trends

April 28, 2025

By Deepa Pandey, Market Researcher with Towards Packaging The reusable water bottles market is rapidly gaining traction as consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly packaging solutions. As global awareness about…

The Rise of the Refill: Unpacking Business Growth Through Sustainable Packaging

April 28, 2025

By Celine Yang, Sustainability Strategy Lead at Berlin Packaging Refillable packaging has emerged as a compelling business advantage, offering companies a powerful way to meet sustainability goals while driving growth.…

New Study Reveals Progress and Challenges in Meeting Recycled Content Goals for Packaging

April 28, 2025

A  new report from AMERIPEN, prepared by Circular Matters and funded by  PLASTICS’ Recycling is Real initiative, highlights significant progress by consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies toward recycled content goals…

MSU School of Packaging to Lead New NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions

April 28, 2025

Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) with an initial five-year grant, the Michigan State University School of Packaging (SoP) has launched the new Center for Plastic, Paper and…

TC Transcontinental Packaging Showcases Shelf-Impact and Sustainable Coffee Packaging Solutions at SCA Specialty Coffee Association

April 23, 2025

TC Transcontinental Packaging, a leader in flexible packaging, will showcase its leadership in shelf-impact and sustainable coffee packaging solutions at the Specialty Coffee Expo, April 25-28 in Houston, Texas. TC Transcontinental…

TricorBraun Flex Introduces Sustainable Coffee Packaging Solution

April 15, 2025

TricorBraun Flex, a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the launch of its PolyRecycle™Store Drop-off recyclable bag, now with a one-way degassing valve specifically designed for packaging fresh coffee. Created to meet…

Unlocking Growth and Sustainability: How Packaging Powers Circularity for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies

April 8, 2025

A 1% increase in recycling rates can reduce approximately 2,000 tons of plastic waste annually in multi-billion bottling applications1… Nearly all global consumer package goods (CPG) brands have a goal…

Unlocking Growth and Sustainability: How Packaging Powers Circularity for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies

April 4, 2025

Original research in a new white paper from Avery Dennison explores how innovative pressure-sensitive labels help enable packaging circularity throughout the value chain A 1% increase in recycling rates can…

Biodegradable Hot Melt Adhesives Support Packaging Waste Reduction

March 31, 2025

By Alex Zulewski, Commercial Manager at Power Adhesives Hot melt adhesives are a long-established staple of the packaging industry that offer several benefits over other carton and box closing systems.…

Biodegradable Paper and Plastic Packaging Market: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Sustainable Growth

March 31, 2025

By Yogesh Kulkarni, Principal Consultant at Towards Packaging The biodegradable paper and plastic packaging market is emerging as a critical solution to the environmental challenges posed by traditional packaging materials.…

The Rise of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in Packaging: A Unique, Biobased Solution for Sustainability

March 26, 2025

By Jerri DiRenzo, Senior Director of Applications and Development, CJ Biomaterials As the global demand for sustainable packaging grows, brands and manufacturers are increasingly turning to biobased materials that can…