Can opt-in rules help restaurants, diners stick to sustainable packaging?

Consumer interest in biodegradable and reusable restaurant packaging is still growing, and a push to ditch single-use cutlery and condiments may spark bigger behavior changes.

By Kristine Sherred • July 7, 2023

At Colgate, supply chain and sustainability come from the same tube

The CPG aims to reduce its carbon footprint and plastic waste while converting to packaging deemed recyclable for the billions of tubes of toothpaste it sells.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 6, 2023

Big brands and retailers detail packaging sustainability progress in 2023

Kraft Heinz, Clorox and Target are some of the major brands that have shared updates this year on their efforts to increase recycled content and meet other packaging targets.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 17, 2023

Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options

Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.

By Danielle Beurteaux • July 5, 2023

PepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic sustainability goals

The food and beverage company’s ESG report attributed its increased use of virgin plastic from nonrenewable sources, in part, to “limited availability and high cost of recycled content.”

By Katie Pyzyk • July 5, 2023

Keurig Dr Pepper reports progress on replacing virgin plastic with recycled content

The beverage company’s sustainability report shows, however, that it did not increase overall packaging recyclability and compostability last year, nor did it increase postconsumer recycled content across packaging types.

By Maria Rachal • June 29, 2023

Digital printing boosts ‘unboxing’ e-commerce trend and customized consumer experiences

The technology also unlocks sustainability and consumer loyalty benefits, according to panelists on a “future of packaging” webinar.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 29, 2023

Dow achieves clean energy target, accelerates progress toward waste reduction goals

The chemical company, about half of whose net sales come from packaging and specialty plastics, is ahead of schedule on its electricity transition but faces challenges in reducing water use.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 28, 2023

Kroger shareholders vote against proposed packaging sustainability report

In recommending that shareholders reject As You Sow’s resolution, Kroger cited recycled content progress in its brands’ products and a road map toward making all such packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030.

By Maria Rachal • June 27, 2023

DS Smith anticipates improved box volumes following dip that dragged down financial results

The U.K.-based packaging company is investing heavily in innovation, especially to help customers replace plastic products with fiber.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2023

Packaging innovations: Montchevre features ‘mischievous’ goats, Partake Brewing shows ‘lively’ personality

Sabert, Pregis and others recently announced packaging redesigns and material changes for certain product lines.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 23, 2023

Arglass launches ‘clean glass’ collection and recycling partnership to ease supply woes

Arglass and The Upcycling Co. anticipate the program will divert 210 million glass bottles from disposal each year in parts of Georgia and Florida.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2023

What packaging suppliers are saying in 2023 sustainability reports

Amcor, SEE, Graphic Packaging, DS Smith, Crown, O-I Glass, Tetra Pak, WestRock and International Paper all released sustainability reports or climate plans in recent months.

By Maria Rachal • Updated Nov. 7, 2023

Crown Holdings notes lightweighting progress, water challenges in 2022 sustainability report

The metal packaging manufacturer also plans to set a net zero target with the Science Based Targets initiative and publish a formal net zero plan within the next two years.

By Maria Rachal • June 22, 2023

J&J Green Paper eyes US locations while scaling production of rice-derived paper coating

On the heels of inking multiple agreements in Asia, the creator of an organic, plastic-free barrier for paper packaging is considering two states as possibilities for its first U.S. manufacturing sites.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 21, 2023

O-I Glass emissions fell in 2022 with lightweighting, tech, recycling initiatives

The company is bullish on innovation that could minimize the footprint of glass processing and production facilities. It detailed progress since 2017 in its latest sustainability report.

By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2023

CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations

The company also upped its bottles’ minimum recycled content to 50%, which is expected to save nearly 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2023

Rhode Island legislature supports restricting foam containers, mini alcohol bottles

The House and Senate passed bills as the legislative session wrapped up, with potential implications for certain plastic containers.

By Maria Rachal • June 20, 2023

Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility

Restaurantware, ProAmpac and AdvanSix also recently announced new launches or packaging redesigns.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 16, 2023

More frequent Green Guides updates urged by Senate Democrats

Sens. Tom Carper, Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and Sheldon Whitehouse, who have been vocal on waste issues, also called on the Federal Trade Commission to reconsider definitions for recycled content and recyclability.

By Maria Rachal • June 12, 2023

Uber Eats offers restaurants $10K grants to switch to more sustainable packaging

With guidance from WWF and Closed Loop Partners, Uber is teaming with Green Paper Packaging to offer U.S. merchants 35% off “greener” products. Consumers in some cities can select participating businesses.

By Julie Littman • June 8, 2023

Packaging and recycling stakeholders look ahead to next steps in UN plastic pollution agreement process

Measures with implications for packaging, such as capping new plastic production or extended producer responsibility, could be under consideration for a draft agreement expected toward the end of the year.

By Maria Rachal , Megan Quinn • June 8, 2023

Tetra Pak grows share of plant-based packaging, targets greater recyclability

The food packaging and processing company plans to invest more in carton recycling as it pursues simplified material structures in its products.

By Maria Rachal • June 7, 2023

Star power boosts ‘papertarian’ campaign for paper industry group

The Paper and Packaging Board’s president talks about how a celebrity provides a “lift” for the marketing organization’s day-to-day work, as well as potential industry impacts from lightweighting, EPR, a recession and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2023

Single-use plastic packaging may be checking out of the hotel toiletry market

State legislation, guest preferences for sustainable amenities and cost savings could signal a decline in sales for mini plastic toiletry containers. Refillable bottles are gaining ground as hotels look for ways to adapt to the trend.

By Danielle Beurteaux • June 5, 2023