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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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.…
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
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…
