Amcor looks to source recycled PE from forthcoming Nova Chemicals facility

The Indiana rPE plant’s first line is on track for an early 2025 start. “We can't wait until Connersville is up and running for us to consider future investments” or M&A, said Nova Chemicals’ director of mechanical recycling.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 13, 2023

Packaging innovations: Reusable crates go bananas, medical packaging goes monomaterial

Plus, PepsiCo rolls out more easily recyclable paper packaging and Eco-Products hopes snap lids appeal to customers in plastic-restricted markets.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 10, 2023

Farewell to foam: Cup Noodles’ iconic container undergoes substrate switch to fiber

Graphic Packaging International helped to make the iconic package microwaveable for the first time. The polystyrene cup was always "an opportunity for improvement," according to a Nissin Foods USA executive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 9, 2023

Researchers find PFAS in non-plastic straws, complicating sustainability efforts

Straws have been a prime focus for anti-plastic groups but remain prevalent. Recent studies showing the presence of toxic chemicals in a range of “eco-friendly” alternatives highlights the complexity of eliminating the hazard.

By Lela Nargi • Nov. 8, 2023

Amcor touts growing chemical recycling partnerships in 2023 sustainability report

As it seeks more recycled and recyclable product materials, Amcor said absolute greenhouse gas emissions declined in FY23. It awaits approval by the Science Based Targets initiative for targets going forward.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2023

Destocking in ‘rearview mirror,’ but ‘cautious consumer’ slows Graphic Packaging’s recovery

GPI’s growth could be fueled by ramen, as a partnership to transform an iconic noodle cup from foam to fiber marks the company’s most recent innovation investment. Meanwhile, GPI discontinued a project to add capacity in Texas.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 1, 2023

Packaging manufacturers’ Q3 results

Follow what top companies are saying in quarterly earnings reports about demand, destocking and optimizing manufacturing as 2023 winds down.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 17, 2023

Ameripen study says recycling market development centers offer long-term benefits

Research suggests states with recycling market development centers like Michigan or South Carolina retain jobs better. Ameripen sees the centers as tools to help advance sustainable packaging and navigate state recycling laws.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 27, 2023

Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?

Tetra Pak reported a nearly 7% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. The company said it’s revisiting reycling targets this year in light of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • Updated June 5, 2025

Packaging innovations: KitKat wrappers gain recycled content, Eastman creates monomaterial beauty packaging

Plus, Walmart and Albertsons expand reach of refillable aluminum soaps and cleaners, and avocado growers tout compostable netting.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2023

How2Recycle piloting shared label with Recycling Partnership as part of industry collaboration initiative

The upcoming pilot is seen as one way to keep up with the complex landscape of recyclability policy. The move is part of a broader focus on cross-industry partnerships by GreenBlue, the nonprofit behind these initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 20, 2023

Amazon outlines push to ‘eliminate packaging altogether’

As the company looks to remove added packaging from more orders in 2024, its packaging innovation director explains how Amazon identifies products fit to ship in their own packaging and works with vendors on redesigns.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 19, 2023

How recyclers and packaging companies are trying to find common ground

Companies from both sectors are trying to better understand each other, recent sustainable packaging and waste industry conferences suggested. Hear from the Product Stewardship Institute, Dow, WM, Ridwell and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 19, 2023

Brands respond to consumer calls for sustainable packaging, but recycling barriers exist

Many companies are switching to fiber to boost sustainability. But factors like coatings and consumer recycling participation still pose challenges, according to speakers at the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 17, 2023

Kraft Heinz reports ongoing challenge to design recyclable flexible food packaging

The food products maker is 87% of the way to a 2025 circular packaging goal, it said in its 2023 ESG report. It also recorded an overall increase in packaging weight and a rise in plastic packaging and nonrenewable materials.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 17, 2023

Graphic Packaging’s strategy seeks to balance sustainability with business growth

Michelle Fitzpatrick, GPI's first chief sustainability officer, details the benefits of pivoting from intensity-based to absolute targets and why the company strives to incorporate sustainability throughout its products’ life cycles.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 16, 2023

Packaging innovations: PlayStation boosts accessibility, Dymapak squeezes out tampering

Plus, packaging launches from Berry Global, Microtek Laboratories and UMF|PerfectCLEAN, including options that are compostable or contain PCR.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 13, 2023

SEE to revise sustainability target, citing deficient recycling infrastructure and material availability

The revamped Sealed Air company noted a “longer than anticipated” timeline for market demand and material supply, as it pursues a 2025 goal for recyclable or reusable packaging that incorporates recycled or renewable content.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 13, 2023

What’s next for flexible pouch design, reuse and EPR? Packaging professionals weigh in.

SPC Advance featured perspectives from ProAmpac, Printpack, Dow, Dispatch Goods, Orora Packaging Solutions, Lorax EPI, Specright and more.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Oct. 20, 2023

For e-commerce packaging, sustainability is imperative, not just ‘nice-to-have’

Speakers at E-PACK in Chicago agreed sustainability is a force for change in e-commerce packaging. But what sustainable packaging is and how to achieve it are up for debate.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 10, 2023

Clorox advances circular packaging, but virgin material reduction still a challenge

A member of the US Plastics Pact, the CPG said 88% of its plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable, helped by removing nonrecyclable labels.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 9, 2023

Life cycle assessment shows 50% drop in emissions for corrugated production

Energy and water use also fell in 2020 compared with the first LCA in 2006, according to Corrugated Packaging Alliance data. The group cites the industry’s high OCC recycling rate as a key driver of the environmental improvements.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 6, 2023

Target increases PCR in packaging, slides on virgin plastic reduction

The retailer said it is “applying lessons learned” to turn around the virgin plastic number.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 6, 2023

US Composting Council, BPI release product labeling legislative guidelines

The groups collaborated with representatives from Pactiv Evergreen, PepsiCo, Chick-fil-A and more on principles related to product color, testing and labeling claims. They also intend to release a model compostable labeling bill this fall.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 5, 2023

GreenDot expands to North America with EPR and plastic recycling plans

The group aims to build on its well-known presence in Europe by offering consulting services and potentially launching plastic recycling facilities in the U.S.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 5, 2023