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.
481 articles by Maria Rachal
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Kansas City Chiefs deal advances Bold Reuse’s push for venuewide reusables
Sept. 10, 2025 -
3 takeaways on monitoring for greenwashing
Sept. 5, 2025 -
Open-source template aims to simplify EPR data reporting
Sept. 4, 2025 -
Voluntary packaging sustainability goals transform in the face of EPR
Sept. 3, 2025 -
Circular Action Alliance taps new California executive director
Aug. 28, 2025 -
Ball reduces stake in Saudi Arabia cans venture to 10%
Aug. 28, 2025 -
‘The EPR era’ brings new opportunities for packaging sustainability
Aug. 27, 2025 -
Wholesalers shed more light on Oregon packaging EPR legal challenge
Aug. 25, 2025 -
Paper and Packaging Board shutdown reflects corporate, market changes
Aug. 22, 2025 -
International Paper selling global cellulose fibers unit for $1.5B
Aug. 21, 2025 -
Novolex closing Pactiv Evergreen plant in California, affecting 127 employees
Aug. 20, 2025 -
Blue Polymers takes over food-grade rPET pellet production in California
Aug. 19, 2025 -
PepsiCo, Bold Reuse partner on NFL stadium cups
Aug. 18, 2025 -
CalRecycle in ‘early stage’ of enforcing EPS food service ware ban
Aug. 15, 2025 -
Amcor considers divesting North American beverage business
Aug. 14, 2025 -
Novelis sees ‘strong demand’ for aluminum beverage packaging sheet
Aug. 12, 2025 -
Manufacturers nix the USDA’s Paper and Packaging Board
Aug. 8, 2025 -
Smurfit Westrock shutting down Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility
Aug. 8, 2025 -
USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry
Aug. 7, 2025 -
Cascades details Virginia production ramp-up, New York wind-down
Aug. 7, 2025 -
Ball optimistic after growth in nonalcoholic beverages
Aug. 6, 2025 -
After Oregon packaging EPR law launches, wholesaler lawsuit follows
Aug. 4, 2025 -
Georgia-Pacific announces CEO change
July 31, 2025 -
O-I continues to cut costs, ends MAGMA production technology
July 30, 2025 -
Ardagh owner agrees to cede ownership for $300M in recapitalization deal
July 28, 2025