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    One year after acquisition, GDB details revival strategy for Minnesota film recycling plant

    Since acquiring the Myplas USA plant that shuttered after only months in operation, GDB Circular says it has turned the site into a “flagship” facility.

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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025

    Veritiv is growing in Southern California through a custom packaging acquisition. Meanwhile, a shuttered Pixelle mill in Ohio is being revived by a different type of manufacturer.

    Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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    CPGs and suppliers discuss the ‘magic’ of melding packaging design with policy

    Sustainable packaging innovation is a balancing act between regulatory compliance and eye-catching design, speakers from Consumer Brands, Graphic Packaging and SmashBrand described during an event.

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    Amazon, Menasha tout anti-counterfeiting codes, with an eye to Sunrise 2027

    Menasha Packaging is offering back-end management for brands, leaning into providing broader supply chain services beyond just supplying packaging itself.

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    P&G on track for 2030 packaging goals, despite challenges with flexibles

    Shareholders did not support a resolution regarding flexible packaging during the company’s annual meeting this week. The CPG is about 80% of the way to making all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030.

    Updated Oct. 21, 2025
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    EPR anxiety: CPGs and regulators prepare for generational policy shift

    Costs, policy divergence and relationships were a big focus at recent events hosted by GreenBlue and the Northeast Recycling Council. CalRecycle, Oregon DEQ, Circular Action Alliance and others weighed in on what’s next.

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    Mauser to close striking Chicago facility, affecting 168 employees

    An Illinois congressman says the closure isn’t about market dynamics, but a corporation “walking away from its workers.” The Chicago situation follows Mauser closing a Seattle plant where workers were striking this summer.

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    Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging

    While packaging groups opposed the PFAS bill, it was ultimately derailed by pushback from the restaurant industry. The California governor also vetoed a bill to further limit plastic microbeads in certain products.

    Updated Oct. 16, 2025
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    Midwest and South poised for new packaging manufacturing jobs

    Pratt Industries, Pregis, Smurfit Westrock and Axium Packaging are among the companies that have announced or opened new or expanded production operations in recent weeks.

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    Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

    Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

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    Target rethinking 2025 recyclability, PCR, plastic reduction goals

    The retailer said in its newly released sustainability report that it’s “evolving” certain goals as it continues to try to transform packaging for its owned brands.

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    Amcor hires away Graphic Packaging’s CFO

    Stephen Scherger, Amcor’s soon-to-be chief financial officer, will oversee the ongoing Berry Global integration, including portfolio optimization efforts.

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    EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know

    The Maine Department of Environment now anticipates issuing its RFP for a stewardship organization in December. DEP also made some changes to better align with producer reporting categories in Colorado and Oregon.

    Updated Oct. 9, 2025
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    How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing

    PMMI plans to expand its polls about expected shifts in the packaging materials that companies use, such as phasing out certain types of plastics. That data could assist OEMs and CPGs in a variety of ways, the association says.

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    California EPR stakeholders keep pushing through regulatory gray area

    A turbulent year of rulemaking has discouraged some on the SB 54 advisory board. Circular Action Alliance says companies should engage now to be ready for a quick turnaround.

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    Sonoco’s inaugural TV ads put a lens on packaging’s everyday moments

    The company tapped into modern tools such as connected TV. Return on investment has been stronger than expected, said a metal packaging marketing director.

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    PCA closures in Pennsylvania, North Carolina hit 168 jobs

    The end-of-year cuts come as the corrugated specialist also integrates newly acquired assets from Greif’s containerboard network into its U.S. footprint.

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    Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Target rethink private-label flexible packaging

    The retailers teamed up with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to find alternatives for flexible films with low-barrier requirements. GreenBlue Executive Director Paul Nowak said more categories are on the horizon.

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    8.5M tons of packaging entered California landfills in 2024: CalRecycle study

    The study, mandated by SB 54, sheds light on what percentage of single-use packaging and food ware materials might be diverted from landfills after the state’s extended producer responsibility program kicks in.

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    Elopak CEO talks US growth

    The company has been manufacturing in the U.S. for about five months. CEO Thomas Körmendi said there’s plenty of room to grow in core areas like milk, but sees a future where more soaps and detergents are in cartons.

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    Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte

    Plus, Design Polymerics switches its pail color and Ball lands an aerosol can certification.

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    Greif sells timberlands business for $462M

    The sale to Molpus Woodlands Group aligns with Greif’s ongoing optimization and cost-reduction efforts.

    Updated Oct. 2, 2025
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    Fiber, plastic producers announced closures in September

    Closures and layoffs at Domtar, Jindal Films America and Pregis will occur in three states. Meanwhile, Swedish company Billerud is cutting roles in Europe.

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    ‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

    In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for manufacturers.

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    APR launching its 1st total-package recyclability assessment tool

    Citing demand from members and EPR-related needs, the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ tool will test packages against the most up-to-date versions of the longstanding Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.