Maria Rachal
Senior EditorMaria has been a business journalist at Industry Dive since 2018, with background covering the medical technology, waste and recycling industries before launching Packaging Dive in 2023. She lives in Washington, D.C. and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and politics.
536 articles by Maria Rachal
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EPR retains packaging policy spotlight in 2026
Jan. 30, 2026 -
Greif emphasizes cost-cutting, organic growth in 2026
Jan. 28, 2026 -
Stephen Gould’s new CEO talks the ‘art’ of integration
Jan. 27, 2026 -
CAA readies California EPR program plan without finalized rules or needs assessment
Jan. 26, 2026 -
The top 4 areas AI can benefit packaging circularity today: CGF report
Jan. 23, 2026 -
New Jersey adopts law to reduce restaurants’ plastic waste
Jan. 21, 2026 -
BPI still seeking compost rulemaking at USDA
Jan. 20, 2026 -
Butterfly Equity acquires ePac
Jan. 15, 2026 -
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
Jan. 14, 2026 -
California packaging EPR rules delayed again
Jan. 12, 2026 -
5 packaging industry trends to watch in 2026
Jan. 8, 2026 -
How much plastic, paper, metal and glass are recycled in California?
Jan. 7, 2026 -
Packaging laws taking effect in 2026
Jan. 5, 2026 -
2025 packaging trends by the numbers
Dec. 23, 2025 -
There are more calls to harmonize state EPR programs. What does that mean?
Dec. 22, 2025 -
Will Congress tackle packaging EPR?
Dec. 19, 2025 -
Pack Act introduced in Congress to cut through labeling confusion
Dec. 18, 2025 -
4 insights on the state of PET recycling and rPET in packaging
Dec. 11, 2025 -
Sealed Air hires former Sonoco exec to lead food business
Dec. 10, 2025 -
ProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for $1.5B
Dec. 8, 2025 -
TriMas names new CFO as company hones packaging focus
Dec. 5, 2025 -
Amcor eyes ‘dual end of life’ optionality for innovation investments
Dec. 1, 2025 -
NAW escalates Oregon EPR lawsuit, seeking preliminary injunction
Nov. 26, 2025 -
Bottle bill talks gain momentum amid America First buzz, EPR
Nov. 21, 2025 -
How much further can source reduction in packaging go?
Nov. 20, 2025