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In the last year, business groups, manufacturers, and even environmental groups and state attorneys general have filed an array of lawsuits...

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The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced the expansion of its PCR Certification Program to certify the presence and verify the...

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Prices for the raw materials used in flexible packaging rose significantly in the second quarter of 2026, compared to both the previous quarter and...

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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has commenced an expansion project at its flexible packaging...

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APPLIED Adhesives announced an exclusive U.S. distribution partnership with Henkel's Packaging Adhesives business, expanding APPLIED's presence in...

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On June 9, 2026, H.R. 9231, the No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026, was introduced by Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Rosa...

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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors’ Oregon challenge is about to go to trial. A decision, expected before year’s end,...

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The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has released a new report, The Ripple Effect: CPG Sustainability and the New OEM Spec...

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CEFLEX warns that rising EPR fees for flexible plastic packaging must translate into measurable recycling improvements, not just higher producer...

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Standing out in the freezer aisle takes more than great products. It takes packaging built to capture attention, communicate quality, and deliver a...

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Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Scott Fallon as President of Amcor...

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Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Oregon released its first annual report on the state’s paper and packaging Extended Producer Responsibility...

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