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recommendations on how to update environmental marketing and recyclability guidelines, which they say are woefully out of date since the last edit in 2012.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

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act to restrict hotels offering small containers with shampoo and other personal care items. Proponents hope this will spur a broader shift toward reusable options.

By Maria Rachal • Updated Dec. 18, 2024

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

Bold Reuse launches retail glass packaging reuse pilot

Portland, Oregon-based Bold Reuse saw an opportunity to “plug and play” by leveraging its washing infrastructure, ongoing work with a local grocery chain and support from a government grant, explained one program lead.

By Maria Rachal • April 17, 2023

Packaging innovations: Ampacet’s glassy plastic, Chipotle goes biodegradable and more

Catch up on some of the latest packaging solutions and news from Novolex, ProAmpac, Avery Dennison and California Olive Ranch on PFAS alternatives, designing for recyclability and changing materials.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 14, 2023

Plastic recycling volumes bounce back after pandemic dip

A lot has been done to overcome early pandemic reductions but more work is needed — including EPR — to further boost supply and stabilize demand, said sponsors of a report by the Association of Plastic Recyclers.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 13, 2023

Hasbro reintroduces plastic windows on toy packages, this time with plant-based content

Customer dissatisfaction with printed boxes and theft reportedly drove the decision to bring back plastic windows.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 12, 2023

Reflecting on a dramatic decade of EPR shifts and what it means for packaging

Michael Washburn, now a senior policy advisor for The Recycling Partnership, hit a wall in his efforts to promote EPR while working at Nestlé Waters North America. Today, he says “almost everything” has changed.

By Cole Rosengren • April 11, 2023

How the pandemic’s e-commerce boom drove new packaging trends

While the effects are finally settling out, industry experts say the last three years have seen an uptick in “ships in own container” packaging as well as changes in design.

By Leslie Nemo • April 10, 2023

PepsiCo prioritizes faster compostable packaging trials at new R&D center

The company says eliminating third-party labs for testing could get new products to market at least two to three times faster.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 7, 2023

Packaging M&A may be more measured, but still active, in year ahead

High interest rates and more consolidation may be limiting major deals, but the role of private equity and sustainability demand remain influential. Experts from Specright, Deutsche Bank and the Plastics Industry Association weigh in.

By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2023

Inside Ball’s sustainability scenario planning and recycling policy support

Director of Global Sustainability Adam Shalapin discusses what’s needed to realize more can-to-can recycling, Ball’s approach to policy advocacy and why a climate plan considering multiple paths is important.

By Maria Rachal • April 6, 2023