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SKU rationalization is in. What does that mean for packaging partners?
Unilever, Hain Celestial and other brands are thinking through their offerings to boost profits. Such efforts can also simplify operations for packaging manufacturers, allowing them to produce quickly at scale.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 4, 2024 -
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4 talking points at Circularity on the path forward for packaging
To scale change, experts brought up the need for more precompetitive collaboration and the desire to move beyond pilots, among other themes.
By Maria Rachal • May 30, 2024 -
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From soap refills to shopping bags, Bath & Body Works freshens up its packaging
The retailer aims to make at least half of its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by next year. It also commissioned a third-party recyclability assessment to guide packaging and plastics commitments.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 29, 2024 -
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Ball, Ardagh, Coca-Cola aluminum supplier Novelis pursues IPO
The Atlanta-based aluminum company’s recent filings shed light on the state of the U.S. market for food and beverage cans. It’s looking to boost its recycled content use from 63% to 75% in the coming years.
By Maria Rachal • May 16, 2024 -
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CPG promotional activity unevenly impacts packaging suppliers
Boxboard producers stand to benefit the most as consumer packaged goods companies shift away from their recent “value over volume” strategy, according to a Truist Securities analyst.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2024 -
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Biden raises China tariffs, but can manufacturers still seek greater increases
The Can Manufacturers Institute remains concerned about imported canned foods and metal can components. The Aluminum Association called the administration’s announcement “a win for the U.S. aluminum industry.”
By Maria Rachal • May 15, 2024 -
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As 40+ mills accept paper cups, advocates turn to boosting residential recycling acceptance
Only 11% of U.S. communities accept paper cups in residential recycling programs. Mills play a “pivotal role” in advancing acceptance, according to the NextGen Consortium and Foodservice Packaging Institute.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 8, 2024 -
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Plastic tube recyclability has ramped up rapidly, but not without some tumult
Research suggests more than 75% of HDPE squeeze tubes in the U.S. are compatible with valuable recycling streams. “I don’t want to underemphasize how big of a change in packaging format this is,” said APR’s technical director.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 7, 2024 -
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Fiber markets move toward recovery from pandemic-era imbalances
Paper packaging and board demand is pulling up from a 3% dip last year, according to analysts from Fastmarkets RISI, Bank of America Global Research and Truist Securities. But pricing controversy remains.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2024 -
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O-I to supply returnable wine bottles
O-I Packaging Solutions is partnering with Oregon-based startup Revino to circulate refillable glass bottles designed for up to 50 uses.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024 -
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CMI weighs in on Biden’s call for tariff increases
Trade with China is a key issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The Can Manufacturers Institute says the Biden administration should take greater action to mitigate impacts from steel and aluminum imported goods.
By Maria Rachal • April 19, 2024 -
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General Mills’ packaging recyclability inches up, food-grade PCR use poses a challenge
The company reported incremental progress on making all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030. It also said that packaging constitutes 8% of its value chain’s GHG emissions.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 18, 2024 -
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Henkel to engage packaging suppliers in bid to lower scope 3 emissions
The German consumer goods company behind brands like Dial soaps and Soft Scrub cleaners says about a quarter of its value chain emissions are caused by packaging and raw materials. It’s targeting decreases by 2030.
By Maria Rachal • April 12, 2024 -
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Aviation industry group recommends how plastic reduction can take off
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the carriers testing ways to reduce single-use plastic with strategies including substrate switches and reusable cups.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 10, 2024 -
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Domestic PCR-virgin resin battle faces global headwinds but finds local remedies
PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy effects and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.
By Megan Quinn • April 5, 2024 -
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Q&AGravis looks to lead B2B bulk transportation packaging market in North America
The private equity-backed company recently launched as a combined platform with six acquired companies, including Bagwell and Bulk Lift International. New CEO Vishal Rao outlines plans to grow in the FIBC market.
By Cole Rosengren • March 28, 2024 -
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PCR procurement platform Circular eyes expansion with $10.5M in funding
Circular plans to expand internationally, add employees and introduce materials besides plastics to the platform.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2024 -
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Flexible Film Recycling Alliance launches with focus on drop-off programs
The initiative, backed by the Plastics Industry Association, intends to improve film recycling from consumer, commercial and industrial perspectives. FFRA plans to introduce a directory, website and new logo this fall.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Questions remain after FDA says market phase-out complete for PFAS in paper food packaging material
The agency said certain grease-proofing substances used on wrappers and containers are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact in the U.S. Others credited state leadership on the issue for driving change.
By Maria Rachal • March 15, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCompostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery
As compostable packaging rollouts outpace access to collection, more companies are looking to make collection less confusing via mail-in or pick-up programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDoes this packaging contain recycled plastic? Inside the mass balance debate
An accounting system long used in other industries is gaining prominence in the packaging sector, due in part to the rise of chemical recycling. Companies, trade groups and regulators are weighing the complexities and controversies.
By Leslie Nemo • March 5, 2024 -
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Greif navigates ongoing slow demand, delayed recognition of price increases
The company touted multiple acquisitions and a partnership to improve jerrycan recyclability. Those were bright spots in an otherwise challenging environment.
By Maria Rachal • March 4, 2024 -
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Digimarc shifts packaging watermarking strategy to reach producer responsibility organizations
The company sees EPR laws in U.S. states as a possible catalyst for expansion of its recycling technology. It's now seeking contracts with various types of central buyers that could manage a program at scale.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Amazon proposes less packaging, more savings for its sellers
Testing for Ships in Product Packaging compatibility often involves “a series of drops and vibrations,” a packaging innovation team leader said. Sellers can expect fee discounts for program participation.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Eastman to turn colored, opaque PET into ‘virgin quality polyesters’ for packaging
Midwest waste and recycling collector Rumpke has an agreement to provide Eastman’s upcoming chemical recycling plant with “hard-to-recycle” PET meant to be turned into new plastics for packaging applications.
By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2024
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