Flexible and compostable product groups discuss circularity goals for hard-to-recycle packaging

The executive directors of the Flexible Packaging Association and Biodegradable Products Institute discussed what their stakeholders view as important tenets of EPR policies.

By Maria Rachal • May 18, 2023

The future of wine packaging: Lighter bottles and less glass

Champagne Telmont recently announced the creation of what it says is the lightest champagne bottle in the world. Meanwhile, canned and boxed wines are gaining traction among high-end consumers.

By Hollie Stephens • May 17, 2023

Reports recommend packaging changes ahead of next global plastics treaty negotiations

The UN Environment Programme and WWF dug into areas for intervention across the product life cycle, like designing for circularity, substituting other materials for plastics, EPR for packaging, reuse and deposit return systems.

By Maria Rachal • May 17, 2023

International Paper’s ESG report reveals long-term progress, short-term challenges on emissions, water

The company has reduced reliance on coal and lowered its greenhouse gas emissions over the past decade, but 2022 also brought “significant challenges” for IP’s operational decarbonization across its facilities.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2023

DeliverZero, Dispatch Goods, Returnity join alliance promoting innovation in global plastics treaty

A group of more than 60 organizations aims to boost engagement between policymakers and “the innovation ecosystem” ahead of the next United Nations negotiation session.

By Maria Rachal • May 15, 2023

Packaging innovations: Stora Enso and Tubex put a twist on tube caps, ClearBags’ pouches shape up

Catch up on some of the latest news on packaging redesigns and material changes for beauty product refills, compostable containers and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 12, 2023

Why Atlantic Packaging doesn’t shy away from EPR conversations

Many businesses don’t want more regulation, but Atlantic has pushed for action. The family-owned company’s sustainability director explains how customer conversations and policy engagement have evolved.

By Maria Rachal • May 11, 2023

Amazon, Yum Brands, Kroger face upcoming shareholder votes on circular packaging

Yum Brands — the fast-food corporation behind KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell — is set to consider a proposal Thursday on single-use packaging, with meetings at Amazon and Restaurant Brands International to follow next week.

By Maria Rachal • May 10, 2023

Packaging standards may be key to scaling refill-at-home models

Consumers and CPG companies are eager to expand this method of reuse, but slower innovation in packaging formats could be a near-term challenge. Loop, Upstream and others weigh in on what it will take.

By Lela Nargi • May 8, 2023

Sonoco reports food packaging sales helped balance weak quarter for aerosols

“We are cautiously optimistic about the remainder of the year,” CFO Rob Dillard said on a Tuesday earnings call, as the company raised aspects of its full-year guidance.

By Maria Rachal • May 2, 2023

Svedka, Corona supplier targets more circular beverage packaging by 2025

Constellation Brands’ latest ambitions address packaging weight ratios, the potential for making packaging returnable and replacing certain plastic components with recyclable paperboard.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2023

Senate passes bipartisan recycling, composting bills

Packaging groups such as Ameripen previously expressed support for bills to bolster recycling infrastructure, spur a national composting strategy and collect more data.

By Maria Rachal • Updated March 13, 2024

How packaging manufacturers fared in Q1

Follow what top companies said in quarterly earnings reports about consolidation efforts, consumer demand and projections for the rest of 2023.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated May 10, 2023

Packaging, recycling groups urge FTC to modernize Green Guides

Numerous industry and advocacy groups shared recommendations on how to update environmental marketing and recyclability guidelines, which they say are woefully out of date since the last edit in 2012.

By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • April 27, 2023

EPA’s plastics pollution prevention strategy recommends reducing certain single-use products

The agency is seeking public feedback on the follow-up to the National Recycling Strategy. It urges producers to consider altering product design to offer more reuse and refill options.

By Megan Quinn • April 26, 2023

Uber Eats teams with DeliverZero for first US reusable takeout packaging pilot

New Yorkers can add reusable containers to their food orders at select locations for $1. The news follows other recent reusable packaging news from Grubhub, DoorDash and Toast.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 25, 2023

Reuse gets enthusiastic White House, EPA support

While highlighting a need for greater investment and cultural change to scale reuse systems, industry participants described being “all in” on reuse and called for policy engagement at a Washington, D.C., event Friday.

By Maria Rachal • April 25, 2023

Packaging innovations: Graphic’s paper-based sushi packaging, Garnier’s recycled PET bottle

Catch up on the latest news about packaging shifts from Puracy, Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion, MAX Solutions, Lay’s and others.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 21, 2023

Starbucks ups recycled content in cups while abandoning recyclability target

Despite an eye toward reuse, Starbucks noted in a sustainability report just 1.2% of all beverages sold this past year were in reusable vessels. It’s currently testing personal cup acceptance for drive-thru and mobile orders.

By Maria Rachal • April 21, 2023

Google wants to try your reusable food service solutions

The tech giant put out an “open invitation to help reduce plastic waste” across its U.S. cafes and microkitchens.

By Maria Rachal • April 20, 2023

Weeding out single-use cannabis packaging waste

While some brands and states are looking for ways to reduce waste from this growing market, single-use plastics with limited recycling potential have already become the sector’s material of choice.

By Gaspard Le Dem • April 20, 2023

Tracking US state packaging policies

Hawai’i, Maryland and Washington have acted on packaging EPR in 2025.

By Maria Rachal • Updated June 3, 2025

Returnable retail bag trial launches at CVS Health, Target stores

Immediately receiving $1 in cash upon returning a borrowed bag provides a stronger incentive to participate than some other deposit programs, according to organizers from Closed Loop Partners.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 19, 2023

Replacing plastic bottles with paper: Beverage brands try to innovate past challenges

Packaging companies see a market opportunity to swap out plastic beverage packaging components. But molded fiber bottles present their own difficulties.

By Danielle Beurteaux • April 18, 2023

Colgate-Palmolive, Keurig Dr Pepper enhancing reuse efforts

While companies have worked on packaging reuse systems, some investors think more robust reporting could build momentum for action across the industry.

By Maria Rachal • April 17, 2023