Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, achieving an overall score of 75 out of 100...

Greenback Recycling Technologies has announced a ‘UK-first’ deployment of its Enval recycling module at packaging giant Amcor’s facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and trial phase. The partnership aims to...

Every American household, and every congressional district, depends on packaging. From the pouches that keep baby food fresh, to the sterile wraps around life-saving medical supplies, to the rations our military carries into the field,...

As policies push for more PCR, questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. Creating stronger markets for recycled materials is a...

In the quiet laboratories of South Dakota State University, a team of researchers is quietly revolutionizing the fight against plastic pollution by repurposing an unlikely agricultural byproduct: grapevine canes. These woody stems, typically discarded after...

‘The future of recycling flexible plastic packaging in the UK’ is a report and blueprint which details for the first time how flexible plastic packaging – such as food packaging, film and carrier bags –...

During the last years, Walki Westpak has experienced rapid growth, driven by growing customer demand for high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging solutions for food products such as sausages, cheese, chocolate, and fish. To maintain the exceptional...

Charter Next Generation, a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for advanced flexible packaging applications. The relationship advances CNG’s commitment to...

COIM USA, proudly announces that our NOVACOTE® SF 716A + CA 336 2K PU Solvent Free Laminating Adhesive System for multi-layer flexible packaging has received APR Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for...

The Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving an impressive 99.82% waste diversion rate in the audit....

TIPA Compostable Packaging, in partnership with its European subsidiary Bio4Life, has introduced certified home compostable produce labels for a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. These labels are designed to meet zero-waste goals while adhering...

It’s becoming even riskier for companies to present misleading environmental or sustainability claims — a practice dubbed “greenwashing” — due to wider user of technology to weed out bad actors and growing legal judgments, speakers discussed...

Shell Polymers and Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading North American producer of specialty films and material science solutions, have entered a commercial agreement through which Shell Polymers delivers ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for...

At the Packaging Recycling Summit, Kurt Kurzawa of the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance shared how the group is teaming up with other industry organizations to boost flexible film recycling through better data, smarter labeling, and...

In the fast-paced print and packaging industries, staying compliant with regulations is a significant challenge every business must address. From food and pharmaceutical packaging to toys and cosmetics, global regulatory standards continually evolve, making it...

The Recycling Partnership (TRP), Washington, has awarded a $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ material recovery facility (MRF) in Houston, designed to improve the facility’s ability to recover film and flexible packaging (FFP). The...

The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCollect report with promising signs for the future of flexible plastics collections. The report consolidates over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials and includes...

The annual Recycling Open House sponsored by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) concluded on August 20 after leaders at 11 organizations gave presentations about their efforts to promote the recyclability of plastic products. The open...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has completed significant upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, UK — a key milestone in its strategy to expand high-performance recycling infrastructure in...

The “EPR era” is opening up new opportunities in sustainable packaging, and how companies approach it is likely to look different in the coming years. Packaging partners discussed those themes during a webinar hosted by...

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has published its sixth Sustainability Report, corresponding to the 2024 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and positive social impact. In a global context marked by major challenges,...

Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed. The UN negotiations, the sixth round of talks in just under three years, were due to end on Thursday but...

ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. The company recently launched its new ExxonMobil Signature Polymers portfolio brand, which focuses...

A coalition of dedicated companies has launched the US Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI), a non-profit membership organization advancing scalable solutions to recycle flexible plastic packaging. The initiative is initially focused on California, with the potential...

Brightmark LLC, a circular innovations company with a mission to Reimagine Waste, entered into a strategic partnership with Lewis Salvage. The independently-owned recycling company based in Warsaw, Indiana, has surpassed one million pounds of plastics...

Michelman has again earned a Gold sustainability rating from EcoVadis, maintaining its place among the top-rated companies worldwide for a third consecutive year. The 2025 rating reflects the company's continued leadership on environmental, social, and...

Brook + Whittle, a North American sustainable packaging solutions provider, has completed a refinancing transaction to fuel growth and sustainability initiatives. This strategic financial move has secured the company $130m in new capital, alongside establishing...

At a time when the circular economy and sustainability are setting the roadmap for the plastics sector, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is leading an innovative research project, DECONWASTE, focused on improving the recycling of...