Hawaiian reuse program to feature metal containers rather than plastic

Procuring containers that fit local needs has highlighted gaps in U.S. manufacturing, according to Perpetual. In California alone, EPR funds could create a $600 million market opportunity for reusable packaging.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 16, 2026

Dow, APC partner on ‘easy tear’ MDO-PE film

American Packaging Corp. spent nine months partnering with Dow on R&D for a monomaterial polyethylene that offers consumers a cleaner tear. APC sees an “urgent” need for this product in confectionery, snacks and beyond.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Oct. 14, 2026

Rayonier Advanced Materials idles Quebec paperboard mill, citing tariffs

More than 400 employees reportedly are affected by RYAM’s suspension of operations. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, says it’s working to “secure the future” of the mill.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 9, 2026

Grocery consumption shifts require smaller packages, NielsenIQ reports

Brands and packaging converters need to evolve alongside consumers, including by taking into account generational differences in consumption, the report says.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 7, 2026

Supremex blames tariffs as it plans to cut 6% of workforce

The North American paper packaging and envelopes supplier detailed a multipronged approach consolidating certain envelope and carton production, as well as accelerating back-office technology deployment.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 7, 2026

EFS, Merlin, GreenWaste, Valemi get flex film recycling contracts

The US Flexible Film Initiative says it has moved more than 3 million pounds of flexible plastic packaging from California collection programs to reclaimers in the U.S. and Canada for processing.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 29, 2026

Packaging is slowing launches down, but leaders have a plan to fix it

Packaging is slowing launches. See how leaders are fixing the bottlenecks.

Sept. 21, 2026

Packaging has changed. Recycling systems haven’t kept up, report says.

U.S. households’ generation of cartons surged from 2020 to 2026, while mixed paper dropped notably. The Recycling Partnership released data intended to inform simultaneous evolutions of the packaging and recycling sectors.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 18, 2026

Plastics get pulled into tariff turmoil

Plastic bags, lids and caps are among products listed at a 50% tariff rate, but there's still confusion. “It's up to the exporters and importers to identify what the correct codes are,” said a packaging and logistics analyst.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 17, 2026

NAPCOR envisions cutting PET bottle life-cycle emissions 57% by 2050

Lightweighting is a leading strategy to accelerate decarbonization. Srinivasan Prabhushankar, technical director at NAPCOR, highlighted "credible methodologies where the proof is there that this is achievable."

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 15, 2026

Why right-sized packaging is becoming a bigger part of warehouse efficiency

For Polaris, automated right-sized packaging became part of a larger effort to improve warehouse efficiency.

Sept. 14, 2026

Smurfit Westrock, Pratt seek investigation into ‘unfairly traded’ pizza box imports

The two companies petitioned the U.S. International Trade Commission and Department of Commerce to investigate and deliver duties for pizza boxes imported from three countries.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2026

Consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability for e-commerce packaging: Ryder

While consumers still seek value amid economic uncertainty, it’s a lower priority than last year, the logistics company found in a survey. Boxes remained consumers’ preferred e-commerce packaging format, but the reasons shifted.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2026

Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war

Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 26, 2026

Used box businesses eye opportunity amid rising containerboard prices

Growth has been a slow burn for two leading used box resellers, but rising corrugated prices could provide a push. Some corrugated experts still question whether this will move the needle.

By April Reese • Aug. 25, 2026

Trump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel

The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 24, 2026

Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 19, 2026

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.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated July 24, 2026

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.

By Katie Pyzyk , Megan Quinn • July 22, 2026

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.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 21, 2026

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated July 21, 2026

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.

By Megan Quinn • July 16, 2026

A $0.03 label took down a $100M supply chain

The cheapest component in your system may be the most expensive.

By Michael Fagle, Polyfuze Graphics Marketing • July 13, 2026

Insights from the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit

Catch up on Packaging Dive’s coverage from the fourth annual event, including about brands’ EPR challenges and work toward solutions for recycling film and small-format packaging.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2026

CalRecycle invests in bottle recovery, washing

The agency is backing expanded beverage container redemption, including in underserved areas, and wine bottle washing for reuse. Revino is eyeing opportunities to grow further in the state.

By Maria Rachal • June 24, 2026