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    Ardagh Metal Packaging resetting capacity in North America, Europe

    Metal supply availability in North America improved over the course of Q2, but volumes were still down for the canmaker.

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

    Ardagh Group shared emissions and recycled content updates for its glass and metal packaging businesses.

    Updated July 28, 2026
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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2026

    Amid a relatively quiet summer for U.S. packaging deals, a few transactions involving private equity have emerged.

    Updated July 20, 2026
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    EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know

    There’s new source reduction guidance in California, glass advocates are celebrating a forthcoming change in Oregon, and Washington is looking ahead.

    Updated July 22, 2026
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    Hope for quick plastic market normalization fades as Iran conflict escalates

    July fighting squashed the promise of a June ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz reopening, along with packaging converters’ wishes for plastic price relief. Today, Dow hinted at higher plastic and packaging prices ahead.

    Updated July 24, 2026
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    Data center boom lifts Sonoco’s Q2

    Sonoco is investing in reels to help meet wire and cable infrastructure demand for AI data centers, CEO Howard Coker discussed during an earnings call. Sector sales rose 13% in an overall down quarter.

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    PCA reiterates ‘tight’ containerboard market, higher demand

    Despite unplanned downtime from five utility power outage incidents, Packaging Corporation of America executives described strength in the second quarter during a Thursday earnings call.

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    Labeling, recycled content bills spotlighted in congressional hearing

    Ameripen and the Recycling Leadership Council are trying to advance the Pack Act and the Recycled Materials Attribution Act. But critics worry about preemption and mass balance accounting.

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    OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain

    Following a sluggish 2025, OCC prices have climbed through 2026. While recyclers are riding the wave of higher prices, containerboard producers aren’t so excited.

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    Oregon EPR trial: What to watch next

    Attorneys say they’re looking ahead to upcoming post-trial briefings and are considering program structure, compliance and legislative implications in Oregon, California and nationally.

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    Trump offers to cut aluminum tariffs in half for onshoring promises

    Companies that agree to begin work on expanded aluminum production facilities by Jan. 20, 2029, would receive relief for the 50% levy under a to-be-established federal program.

    Updated July 21, 2026
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    US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports

    The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — including paper and wood products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

    Updated July 21, 2026
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    Nippon Dynawave extends employee pay at idled Washington plant

    While operations at the Longview, Washington, paper mill are still suspended, Nippon Dynawave Packaging extended the August timeline for employees’ guaranteed pay.

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    Bottle recovery rates dropped in 2024, but other plastic rates rose

    A report prepared for the Association of Plastic Recyclers and the U.S. Plastics Pact also indicates a shift in film collection.

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    3 ways Amazon is evolving packaging materials, formats and systems

    In its 2025 sustainability report released this month, Amazon previewed newer efforts around shipping labels, package rightsizing and more.

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    Packaging innovations: Waiākea splashes into reusable glass bottles

    Plus, LyondellBasell, IPG and Duni Group introduce plastic products made from reworked material compositions.

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    International Paper to close Texas box plant

    This closure announcement builds on a string of others from the company, the most recent coming less than three weeks ago.

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    California blocked from enforcing upcoming ‘truth in labeling’ law

    Ahead of an October start date, a federal court has granted a preliminary injunction. The Flexible Packaging Association and American Forest & Paper Association reacted to the news.

    Updated July 15, 2026
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    4 ways tariffs and geopolitics are impacting commodity markets

    Metals and plastics experts also offered their perspectives on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement during the Supply Chain Outlook event.

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    Amcor’s new North American flexibles president talks growth

    The business plans to accelerate investments in the North American footprint, according to new leader Scott Fallon.

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    5 packaging EPR lawsuits to watch

    From Oregon to California, these cases have been filed in the last year.

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    Graphic Packaging introduces inaugural URB product

    GPI’s mill in Waco, Texas, has so far specialized in CRB but will add the new boxboard grade. The shift comes at a time when competitors also are reevaluating their boxboard portfolios.

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    IP temporarily closes Alabama containerboard mill following storm

    While International Paper doesn’t “have a full timeline” for repairs needed on the rain-damaged roof, it hopes to resume operations in August, according to a spokesperson.

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    Molded fiber producers tout growth, innovations despite regulatory hurdle

    Technology advancements that reduce PFAS and improve dry molding — and brands’ pivots from single-use plastics — are driving growth. Yet molded fiber might not be recyclable under a new California law.

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    Crown Holdings shares climate transition plan

    The report details further scope 3 emissions reductions strategies, improved data collection efforts and the cans specialist’s approach to managing risk.