Domestic PCR-virgin resin battle faces global headwinds but finds local remedies

PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy effects and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.

By Megan Quinn • April 5, 2024

Gravis looks to lead B2B bulk transportation packaging market in North America

The private equity-backed company recently launched as a combined platform with six acquired companies, including Bagwell and Bulk Lift International. New CEO Vishal Rao outlines plans to grow in the FIBC market.

By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2024

PCR procurement platform Circular eyes expansion with $10.5M in funding

Circular plans to expand internationally, add employees and introduce materials besides plastics to the platform.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2024

Flexible Film Recycling Alliance launches with focus on drop-off programs

The initiative, backed by the Plastics Industry Association, intends to improve film recycling from consumer, commercial and industrial perspectives. FFRA plans to introduce a directory, website and new logo this fall. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Sept. 23, 2024

Questions remain after FDA says market phase-out complete for PFAS in paper food packaging material

The agency said certain grease-proofing substances used on wrappers and containers are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact in the U.S. Others credited state leadership on the issue for driving change.

By Maria Rachal • March 15, 2024

Compostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery

As compostable packaging rollouts outpace access to collection, more companies are looking to make collection less confusing via mail-in or pick-up programs.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2024

Does this packaging contain recycled plastic? Inside the mass balance debate

An accounting system long used in other industries is gaining prominence in the packaging sector, due in part to the rise of chemical recycling. Companies, trade groups and regulators are weighing the complexities and controversies.

By Leslie Nemo • March 5, 2024

Greif navigates ongoing slow demand, delayed recognition of price increases

The company touted multiple acquisitions and a partnership to improve jerrycan recyclability. Those were bright spots in an otherwise challenging environment.

By Maria Rachal • March 4, 2024

Digimarc shifts packaging watermarking strategy to reach producer responsibility organizations

The company sees EPR laws in U.S. states as a possible catalyst for expansion of its recycling technology. It's now seeking contracts with various types of central buyers that could manage a program at scale.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 28, 2024

Amazon proposes less packaging, more savings for its sellers

Testing for Ships in Product Packaging compatibility often involves “a series of drops and vibrations,” a packaging innovation team leader said. Sellers can expect fee discounts for program participation.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2024

Eastman to turn colored, opaque PET into ‘virgin quality polyesters’ for packaging

Midwest waste and recycling collector Rumpke has an agreement to provide Eastman’s upcoming chemical recycling plant with “hard-to-recycle” PET meant to be turned into new plastics for packaging applications.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive faces lawsuit over ‘misleading’ recyclable toothpaste tube claims

A judge denied the CPG company’s request to throw out a lawsuit that consumers filed a year and a half after Colgate introduced a monomaterial HDPE tube. The product’s recyclability has been hotly debated.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 8, 2024

Can makers, brands won’t face higher prices on tin mill imports

The U.S. will not impose duties on tin mill products from several countries. The International Trade Commission determination Tuesday came in response to petitions last year seeking antidumping and countervailing duties.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 7, 2024

Lingering destocking trends affect Silgan sales, but CEO projects 2024 recovery

CEO Adam Greenlee also said during a Wednesday earnings call that consolidation of five manufacturing facilities will support a $50 million cost savings plan, 40% of which will be realized by the end of this year.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 1, 2024

Can maker Crown to close plants in Illinois, Mississippi

About 190 employees may be impacted by site closures expected in March.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 24, 2024

Recycled fiber markets may see recovering demand, sluggish supply in 2024

During a recovered paper market update hosted by ISRI, analysts said recycled content demand should improve in 2024, but global supply chain issues and supply constraints will be a challenge.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 24, 2024

The packaging industry outlook for 2024

Packaging Dive takes a closer look at what’s in store for policymaking, producer responsibility, plastics and more.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2024

New alliance aims to elevate food safety concerns as packaging waste regulations develop

Food and packaging groups are teaming up as the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods in response to actions in the EU and elsewhere.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 17, 2024

Carton shortage may last through school year, but brandless packaging brings relief

Pactiv Evergreen said it’s producing half-pint cartons at maximum capacity as a supply chain disruption still challenges dairies and schools. Some people suggest the problem originates from an Ohio converting plant shuttering.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 12, 2024

Snack and candy packaging wrapped up in federal foil import duties

The Flexible Packaging Association and Consumer Brands Association criticized a broad decision on aluminum foil that they say will increase costs related to light gauge foil that cannot be adequately sourced in the U.S.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 11, 2024

5 packaging trends to watch in 2024

Shifting consumer habits and manufacturing footprints, evolving end-of-life design and looming sustainability targets are some of the factors poised to impact the packaging industry this year.

By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal • Jan. 8, 2024

Consumer Brands reacts to Commerce Department tin mill duties

It’s the latest development in the process since Cleveland-Cliffs and United Steelworkers petitioned for duties against several countries they say are putting unfairly priced tinplate imports into the U.S. market.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 8, 2024

Packaging’s holiday connection

Packaging is in the spotlight around the holidays, as consumers seek more sustainable gift wrap alternatives and companies aim to lessen waste while maintaining surprise for e-commerce shipments.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023

Balancing sustainability and surprise: Ships in own container hits holiday snags

Some consumers become Grinch-like when their surprises are prematurely revealed by a lack of secondary packaging. Although SIOC isn’t going anywhere, Amazon says workarounds can boost privacy.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 21, 2023

BLS reports fatal worker injuries in plastics manufacturing, paper mills in 2022

The American Forest & Paper Association, PMMI and the Plastics Industry Association commented on ongoing efforts to improve safety.

By Maria Rachal • Updated Dec. 21, 2023