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

Ineos Styrolution ending Illinois polystyrene production

Operations are “no longer economically viable,” according to CEO Steve Harrington. About 100 people work at the Chicago-area site.

By Maria Rachal • Updated July 16, 2026

Cannabis packaging supplier P3 Distributing expands from recycling into reuse

About a year after delving into reuse, the Oregon packaging supplier aims to grow that operation as well as its nearly decade-old recycling business. “Reuse isn’t taking off yet because it needs scale,” said owner Patrick Caldwell.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2026

30 by ‘30: Bold Reuse details strategies to scale reusables systems in US

Roughly two years after the operator says it reached profitability, Bold is working with new partners to have a presence in 30 cities by 2030. Extended producer responsibility laws are helping to fuel the growth.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 17, 2026

Consumer pain worsens as inflation hits 3-year high

Ending the Iran war could help ease the pressure, but the worst is likely still to come for categories like food, according to economists.

By Daphne Howland • June 10, 2026

North American aluminum demand resilient, Aluminum Association reports

Preliminary 2025 data showed a small year-over-year bump in domestic shipments and imports. While there may be new incentives for heavy-duty steel and aluminum, canmakers still await tariff relief.

By Maria Rachal • May 18, 2026

Plastic packaging converters raise red flags over Iran war impact

Polyolefins are bearing the brunt of supply disruptions and price increases, and renormalization isn’t expected until 2027 at the earliest. Experts from ICIS, Emerald Packaging and others weigh in.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 14, 2026

20% of US residents can now recycle paper cups, FPI says

Paper cup recycling access quadrupled in the last decade, according to the Foodservice Packaging Institute. But more work is needed, including on end markets, as some mills that accepted the material have backed out.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 11, 2026

Breaking the ‘boom-and-bust cycle’ in domestic recycled plastic markets

Ensuring PCR use in more challenging packaging like food-grade pouches can be “way down the road,” said APR Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey. For now, there’s plenty to do with secondary products and bolstering good policy.

By Maria Rachal • April 27, 2026

From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 9, 2026

Uncertainty reigns for manufacturers seeking tariff refunds

Only a small percentage of companies that might be entitled to refunds have sued, while others have filed administrative claims or taken no action yet. “No one really knows for certain what they should be doing,” said one attorney.

By Jeff Kinney • April 7, 2026

Metal tariff adjustments aren’t a win for packaging, trade groups say

Updated Section 232 tariffs took effect this week. Canmakers aren’t getting the targeted relief they wanted, although items like aluminum lids will be subject to lower rates.

By Maria Rachal • Updated April 7, 2026

Trump adjusts tariffs for aluminum, steel

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2026

rPET market challenges further impacted by more closures, trade pressures

Incentives and trade transparency could help thermoformers and other packaging producers, according to speakers from WM, Republic Services and the Association of Plastic Recyclers.

By Megan Quinn • March 30, 2026

Packaging stocks among hardest hit by Iran war: Morningstar

Morningstar tracked a packaging stock sell-off over a three-week period. Jefferies also noted this week that packaging manufacturers’ stocks are “significantly underperforming” the S&P 500.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2026

The Iran war is hitting packaging supply chains. Are the impacts temporary?

Higher fuel and material costs, shipping disruptions and consumer spending are playing into industry impacts. Certain packaging substrates, such as plastics, bear a greater burden than others.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2026

Inside FedEx’s reusable shipper rollout

Years in the making, Returnity collaborated with the logistics giant on a specialized design that’s meant to be durable, tamper-resistant, collapsible, automation-friendly, and easy to scan and unpack.

By Maria Rachal • March 16, 2026

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

Numerous sectors are plagued by excess capacity and production, including aluminum, glass, paper and plastics, according to a USTR filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

With help of EPR, aerosol can groups push for recycling acceptance

A new playbook from trade groups addresses concerns about safety and consumer education. Eureka Recycling weighs in on an issue dividing MRF operators.

By Marissa Heffernan • March 6, 2026