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    Tariff front-loading buoyed manufacturing in H1, but costs are ahead: OECD

    “The impacts of higher tariff rates are yet to be fully felt in the US economy,” according to a report from OECD, a global policy forum. Negative effects from metals tariffs are of particular concern to the packaging industry.

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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025

    Food service products distributor Handgards acquired Albany Packaging USA, and Flexible Packaging Partners previously finalized an acquisition of New Tech Plastics.

    Updated Sept. 25, 2025
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    EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know

    Catch up on recent rulemaking and implementation developments in Colorado, California, Oregon and more.

    Updated Sept. 24, 2025
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    Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

    While federal regulations may be on hold, California is moving ahead with greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Packaging companies are digging deep into their data to get ready.

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    Retirees return to the fold to fill Georgia-Pacific’s labor gaps

    While the program helps G-P fill roles, cut overtime costs and retain institutional knowledge, it’s also “a good opportunity” for retirees to make extra income while aiding younger generations, said a participant.

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    Coca-Cola reports jump in packaging deemed recyclable

    The beverage giant’s metrics for recycled plastic ratios and overall virgin plastic volumes both rose in 2024. 

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    Oil packaging group’s individual program plan approved for Colorado EPR

    The Lubricant Packaging Manufacturers Association, which petroleum companies founded last year in response to state EPR laws, hopes there will also be alternative pathways in other states.

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    EPA approves final cleanup plan for Texas Superfund site tied to International Paper

    The final approval comes after years of disagreements between the U.S. EPA, a WM subsidiary and International Paper. Estimated cleanup costs for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits site are $115 million.

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    BPI introduces home compostable certification, label

    The home compostable initiative will complement the group’s existing commercial certification to expand access to composting opportunities and reduce confusion, according to BPI Executive Director Rhodes Yepsen.

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    5 ways AI is shaping packaging today

    Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive and others peel back the curtain on AI efforts for packaging, including developing prototypes, simulating testing and assessing recyclability.

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    Walmart reiterates challenges with 2025 PCR goal

    With months to go in 2025, the retailer reported last week that it’s been “difficult to source feedstock in the necessary quantities and at price points that support our packaging goals and everyday low prices.”

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    E-commerce shoppers seek value, sustainable packaging: survey

    Sustainability is a consideration but doesn’t appear to be a main factor in consumers’ e-commerce purchasing decisions, according to a Ryder survey. Respondents also noted why they overwhelmingly prefer boxes to mailer bags.

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    Ball, Lamiflex, Nefab announce expansions

    Other packaging manufacturers making investments to expand in the United States include iPower and Ring Container Technologies.

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    Plastic, metal, or another material? Reusable packaging substrates pose tradeoffs

    Materials in reusables present different cost and durability profiles and environmental footprints. The space is ripe for manufacturers to innovate, sources say.

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    Corrugated comeback? Fiber’s yearslong slide could be easing

    Analysts believe corrugated markets are at an inflection point, in part due to this year’s uncommonly large containerboard capacity reductions and a milder-than-feared tariff environment. But recovery is not expected to be dramatic.

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    California lawmakers ban PFAS in food packaging, limit microbeads

    The bills now await a decision from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Legislators declined to act on a bill that had backing from plastic recyclers related to recycled content in beverage containers.

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    How far can EPR drive recycled content uptake?

    Questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. States such as Colorado are debating this as they enact EPR programs.

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    Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?

    Ardagh Group shared updates on emissions and recycled content in metal and glass businesses.

    Updated Sept. 17, 2025
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    Red Bull, Ball move ahead with $1.7B factory after 4-year delay

    This is the partners' second plant in the United States. It's expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the country.

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    Danone settles 2 plastic packaging lawsuits

    Under agreements with the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition, the CPG will change certain marketing statements about plastic recycling and contribute funds to plastic packaging reduction efforts.

    Updated Sept. 15, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Sam’s Club loses labels, Crocs blacks out

    Plus, PakTech introduces a can cap to prevent children from getting into beverages infused with hemp or cannabis.

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    PET reclaimer rPlanet Earth closes in California

    The closure of the vertically integrated PET recycler and food packaging manufacturer destabilizes the state’s Grade B PET markets. It is the second such closure in 2025, as PET reclaimers have weathered market challenges.

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    Only 5% of healthcare plastic gets recycled: Eunomia report

    Numerous interventions are needed to recycle more healthcare plastic, but the system is complex, according to a new report. 

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    International Paper CEO describes wins, challenges with transformation plan

    CEO Andy Silvernail dug into the company’s ongoing optimization and how recent changes in Georgia play a role in long-term return on investments, during a Sept. 4 session at the Jefferies Industrials Conference.

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    Kansas City Chiefs deal advances Bold Reuse’s push for venuewide reusables

    As the company launches its first full stadium rollout of reusable cups for a National Football League team, its founders hope more venues will launch at scale.