Katie Pyzyk

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Katie is a reporter for Packaging Dive. She worked as a TV news producer earlier in her career and later transitioned to print and online journalism. Katie especially enjoys writing stories about innovation, science and sustainability. Her freelance work has appeared in a plethora of publications including National Geographic, Bloomberg CityLab, local news outlets and trade publications. Katie enjoys traveling, running, anything outdoors and eating ridiculous amounts of spicy foods.

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Packaging innovations: Vinebox flattens out, Eviosys looks to the horizon for all-metal lids
Sept. 22, 2023
Colgate, Coca-Cola detail packaging sustainability efforts at Pack Expo
Sept. 21, 2023
Sustainability has shifted from buzzword to action, Pack Expo participants say
Sept. 20, 2023
Post-pandemic renormalization, innovation and sustainability dominate Pack Expo discussions
Sept. 19, 2023
Packaging companies prioritize sustainability, M&A during ‘turbulent’ year
Sept. 18, 2023
Packaging innovations at Pack Expo 2023: WestRock, Atlantic Packaging’s ‘canopy,’ Tetra Pak goes with Flow
Sept. 15, 2023
Smurfit Kappa finalizes plan to acquire WestRock in 2024
Sept. 12, 2023
Smurfit Kappa and WestRock deal not expected to face major barriers, analysts say
Sept. 11, 2023
Packaging innovations: SIG’s cartons give probiotics a long life, Berry Global’s beany redesign
Sept. 8, 2023
International Paper CEO Mark Sutton to step down, triggering succession plan
Sept. 7, 2023
Domtar to ‘indefinitely’ idle Ontario mill, affecting 450 jobs
Sept. 7, 2023
Ameripen, ACC talk intersection of chemical recycling, EPR
Sept. 5, 2023
Inaugural chemical recycling summit exposes challenges, opportunities
Aug. 31, 2023
LanzaTech’s emissions-gobbling microbes help to create plastic packaging
Aug. 31, 2023
WestRock to close two plants in October
Aug. 30, 2023
Packaging innovations: Glenlivet puts a twist on caps, Graphic Packaging’s snappy fiber lid
Aug. 25, 2023
Starbucks and Turn Systems’ reusable cup pilot aims for waste reduction
Aug. 23, 2023
Packaging sustainability looks different to consumers post-pandemic
Aug. 22, 2023
PFAS class action suit alleges Ahlstrom paper mill contaminated Wisconsin farms
Aug. 21, 2023
Can makers await possible fallout from Commerce tin imports tariff decision
Aug. 18, 2023
Packaging evolves in response to ‘unboxing’ videos flooding social media
Aug. 16, 2023
Berry Global names new CEO
Aug. 15, 2023
Box recycling rate reaches 93% — depending on who you ask
Aug. 11, 2023
Berry closed 20 facilities last quarter to optimize footprint
Aug. 10, 2023
Origin Materials introduces PET bottle cap intended to boost recyclability
Aug. 9, 2023
Collaboration across value chains key to increasing food service packaging recycling, experts say
Aug. 8, 2023
Veritiv to be acquired in $2.3B private equity deal
Aug. 7, 2023
Packaging innovations: Notpla’s biodegradable pods, WestRock’s fiber ‘dog bone’
Aug. 4, 2023
WestRock sees start of volume turnaround during ‘unprecedented year’ of declines
Aug. 3, 2023
Graphic Packaging to enter fiber mailer space via acquisition
Aug. 2, 2023
WestRock to permanently close Tacoma, Washington, paper mill, affecting 400 employees
Aug. 1, 2023
Novolex advances waste, recycling ESG goals, but emissions remain flat
Aug. 1, 2023
Packaging innovations: Pringles, Heinz, Peet’s make material changes
July 28, 2023
International Paper says destocking is impacting box volumes unevenly
July 27, 2023
Sticky destocking, demand issues drag down PCA’s earnings
July 26, 2023
Move over, glass: Amcor’s new wine bottle is 100% recycled PET
July 26, 2023
Flexi-Hex, Orora partnership brings 100% recycled fiber protective packaging to North America
July 25, 2023
Confidence wanes about Q2 packaging earnings improvements
July 24, 2023
Cascades Specialty Products names new president
July 21, 2023
O-I Glass’ Drinktainer gains market availability 2 years after launch thanks to co-packing agreement
July 21, 2023
Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging
July 20, 2023
Nova Chemicals, Novolex collaborate on facility for making PE from mechanically recycled film
July 19, 2023
DS Smith targets net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
July 18, 2023
Packaging innovations: Matrix Pack, Fieldless, Dr. Bronner’s make a switch to fiber
July 14, 2023
Coca-Cola targets sustainable packaging innovations with $137.7M venture fund
July 13, 2023
Origin Materials begins operations at first plant for biomass-based PET component
July 12, 2023
Consumers don’t understand ‘compostable’ messaging on packaging, survey finds
July 11, 2023
PepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic sustainability goals
July 5, 2023
Pratt Industries opens $253M box factory in Texas
June 29, 2023
Digital printing boosts ‘unboxing’ e-commerce trend and customized consumer experiences
June 29, 2023
Dow achieves clean energy target, accelerates progress toward waste reduction goals
June 28, 2023
DS Smith anticipates improved box volumes following dip that dragged down financial results
June 26, 2023
Packaging innovations: Montchevre features ‘mischievous’ goats, Partake Brewing shows ‘lively’ personality
June 23, 2023
Emissions data request could be precursor to carbon border tax on steel, aluminum
June 23, 2023
Arglass launches ‘clean glass’ collection and recycling partnership to ease supply woes
June 22, 2023
J&J Green Paper eyes US locations while scaling production of rice-derived paper coating
June 21, 2023
CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations
June 20, 2023
Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility
June 16, 2023
Stora Enso to lay off 1,150 employees amid restructuring
June 15, 2023
Data from CPI, Fed and cardboard box sales may signal slowing economy
June 15, 2023
Pretium Packaging settles discrimination lawsuit with EEOC
June 15, 2023
Destocking is out, higher-priced ‘urgent orders’ are in, Greif CEO says
June 14, 2023
Graphic Packaging, government officials hit with lawsuit over toxic Michigan mill emissions
June 13, 2023
Star power boosts ‘papertarian’ campaign for paper industry group
June 6, 2023
Packaging innovations: Mars launches paper wrappers, Absolut lightens up with paper bottle
June 2, 2023
WestRock sustainability strategy prioritizes automation, swapping plastics with fiber in 2023
May 31, 2023
Getting corny: Dow project aims to create bio-based plastics from crop waste
May 30, 2023
Packaging innovations: Compostable clamshell prevents taco tipping, Smirnoff Ice’s ‘drippy’ redesign
May 26, 2023
Ball closing Wallkill, New York, facility, laying off more than 140 workers
May 25, 2023
Avery Dennison announces new CEO and current leader’s retirement
May 24, 2023
Wood vs. plastic: Which pallets are more sustainable?
May 24, 2023
Illinois legislature passes limited foam food ware ban while a broader bill stalls
May 23, 2023
Penn State no longer accepting compostable packaging, certain plastics in recycling programs
May 22, 2023
Packaging innovations: Budweiser’s music box, Quilted Northern puts paper on paper and more
May 19, 2023
LanzaTech, Plastipak partner on ‘world’s first’ PET made from carbon emissions
May 18, 2023
International Paper’s ESG report reveals long-term progress, short-term challenges on emissions, water
May 15, 2023
Packaging innovations: Stora Enso and Tubex put a twist on tube caps, ClearBags’ pouches shape up
May 12, 2023
E-commerce, packaging demand dips are linked but don’t necessarily signal a wider downturn
May 11, 2023
Pactiv Evergreen gives updates on restructuring and shifting consumer spending
May 10, 2023
Destocking effects linger for packaging manufacturers
May 9, 2023
Oregon Gov. Kotek signs foam ban, allows customers’ reusable containers at restaurants
May 9, 2023
Berry execs talk consolidation, shifting priority sectors
May 8, 2023
WestRock to close corrugated mill near Baltimore as part of consolidation effort
May 4, 2023
WestRock sees ‘unprecedented drop in volumes,’ will continue closing inefficient facilities
May 4, 2023
WestRock to close South Carolina mill, affecting 500 jobs
May 3, 2023
Graphic Packaging touts diverse end market portfolio, launches Chick-fil-A insulated fiber cups
May 2, 2023
Svedka, Corona supplier targets more circular beverage packaging by 2025
May 1, 2023
International Paper earnings down as March brought ‘surprise’ demand dropoff
April 28, 2023
Packaging innovations: ASR Group’s sugar tubs change shape, Stora Enso’s trays peel apart
April 28, 2023
PCA misses earnings targets due to box demand ‘well below our expectations’
April 25, 2023
Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2023
April 25, 2023
Uber Eats teams with DeliverZero for first US reusable takeout packaging pilot
April 25, 2023
Early earnings indicators point to wrinkles in the wrappers
April 24, 2023
Packaging innovations: Graphic’s paper-based sushi packaging, Garnier’s recycled PET bottle
April 21, 2023
Returnable retail bag trial launches at CVS Health, Target stores
April 19, 2023
Copycat packaging claims at the heart of grape tomato lawsuit
April 14, 2023
Packaging innovations: Ampacet’s glassy plastic, Chipotle goes biodegradable and more
April 14, 2023
Plastic recycling volumes bounce back after pandemic dip
April 13, 2023
Curbside film recycling can be a reality with the right equipment and policy updates, pilot suggests
April 12, 2023
Hasbro reintroduces plastic windows on toy packages, this time with plant-based content
April 12, 2023
Washington Gov. Inslee signs bill targeting single-use plastics, requiring refill options
April 11, 2023
PepsiCo prioritizes faster compostable packaging trials at new R&D center
April 7, 2023
Clay cup creator hopes containers are a ‘smash’ for replacing single-use plastics
April 6, 2023
Sonoco biogas equipment upgrade to aid emissions targets, RNG capabilities
April 5, 2023
Plastics Pact leader says design changes needed to improve flexible packaging recyclability
April 4, 2023
International Paper puts sustainability at heart of its rebrand on 125th anniversary
March 31, 2023
What’s next if 20% of companies shift 2025 plastic targets?
March 30, 2023
Polycoated paper packaging can’t be recycled everywhere. A new group is trying to change that.
March 29, 2023
Georgia-Pacific integrated paper mill in Alabama gets EPA recognition for energy efficiency
March 28, 2023
5 factors influencing packaging design and operations
March 27, 2023
Flexible packaging expected to boom, despite limited recycling capabilities: PMMI report
March 24, 2023
American Beverage ad’s ‘aspirational’ claims overstate PET bottle recycling practices, ad panels say
March 23, 2023
For OCC demand and pricing, economic uncertainty puts quick recovery in question
March 22, 2023
PPI data suggest lower packaging costs. Is inflation’s grip finally lessening?
March 21, 2023
Refill and reuse sectors strive for scale to upend single-use packaging’s stronghold
March 16, 2023
Innovation takes center stage at Sustainability in Packaging conference
March 15, 2023
War, COVID lockdowns and riots are among international factors hitting packaging earnings
March 13, 2023
Colorado’s lead composter will no longer process packaging in effort to curb contamination
March 6, 2023
Production begins at Circularix’s inaugural rPET facility
Feb. 14, 2023
Sonoco reports ‘pivotal year’ of growth driven by consumer packaging demand and M&A
Feb. 13, 2023
Loop touts retail store expansion as standalone e-commerce program sunsets
Jan. 10, 2023
Stadiums pursue new technologies and tactics to boost waste diversion
Jan. 9, 2023

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