USPP’s position paper aims to strike a balance between what the organization considers polarizing opinions on the technologies. That divide can make it harder to fairly evaluate future impacts of chemical recycling on the greater...

Many brand owners and packaging converters think that about 5% to 10% further source reduction in packaging is feasible in the next five years — with the right innovations, legislative support and understanding of nuanced...

The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging initiative (CEFLEX) has announced a new leadership team to guide the next phase of the initiative, following the planned transition of Project Coordinator and founder Graham Houlder towards retirement....

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she will introduce a bipartisan resolution designating November 15th, 2025, as “America Recycles Day” to show how recycling boosts Michigan's manufacturing economy, creates jobs, and keeps our communities cleaner. Here’s...

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced she will introduce a bipartisan resolution designating November 15th, 2025, as “America Recycles Day” to show how recycling boosts Michigan's manufacturing economy, creates jobs, and keeps our communities cleaner. FPA...

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This places Archroma in the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies...

Packaging manufacturer Coveris‘ Winsford plant has been awarded both the RecyClass Recycling Process Certificate and the RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certificate at Level 2. The RecyClass Recycling Process Certification confirms that post-industrial and post-consumer plastic...

Cortec’s barrier paper portfolio just got more sustainable! Industries looking for environmentally responsible options in the area of barrier packaging should take a closer look at the new EcoBio™ Barrier Paper, a premium recyclable, repulpable,...

As public and private entities continue efforts to boost recycling rates, there are numerous infrastructure investments, curbside programs and new state laws that have also played a role this year. Recycling efforts in the United...

TOPPAN Inc., a TOPPAN Group company and wholly owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., and its India-based subsidiary TOPPAN Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF), have installed a hybrid manufacturing line capable of producing both biaxially-oriented...

General Mills and P&G outline how brand owners are going beyond EPR compliance by subsidizing film recovery via USFFI and CalFFlex, investing in new technology, and collaborating with converters to build the infrastructure flexible packaging...

Westlake Corporation announced that Westlake Polyethylene’s LDPE Sulphur, Louisiana manufacturing site has attained the globally-recognized International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. This achievement includes mass balance certification, recognizing the site’s robust systems for...

Since its launch in January, the Plastic Film Recycling Directory, published by the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA), has surpassed 150,000 unique users—a new milestone in efforts to educate consumers about their options for recycling...

The Upcycle project has officially launched, funded by Horizon Europe under the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA) and coordinated by Aalborg University in Denmark, with 19 partners from 12 countries seeking to develop...

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has unveiled its Global Commitment 2025 Progress Report alongside the new 2030 Plastics Agenda for Business, a sweeping roadmap to transform how the world makes, uses and reuses plastics. This commitment...

At TerraCycle’s new Aurora, Ill., facility, conveyors move boxes filled with items that most recycling programs do not accept: snack wrappers, coffee pods, mascara wands, and cigarette butts, to name just a few. These are...

Businesses in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal, Canada, are joining forces to develop new solutions for reusing plastic waste, driving progress toward a circular economy. As a manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, Polykar has launched...

Sustainability and the circular economy remain critical components of business plans for members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). As part of FlexPack VOICE’s® annual check-in with FPA members who are hitting milestones with the...

Each year, the world produces roughly 100 million tons of flexible multilayer plastic packaging — materials that keep food fresh and pharmaceuticals safe from moisture and oxygen. Yet most of these plastics are nearly impossible...

An economic analysis reveals that redirecting just half of America's plastic waste from landfills to recycling facilities could create more than 173,000 jobs and generate nearly $49 billion in annual economic output. The American Chemistry...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is proud to announce that its sustainability team has been awarded the prestigious “Highly Commended” Sustainability Team Award...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Sustainability Report highlighting progress across key areas of its sustainability agenda and shaping the future of packaging following...

We look at three groups approaching packaging sustainability from three different angles: adopting modern packaging equipment, recycling flexible plastic, and harmonizing data collection to meet EPR requirements. A lot of sensationalistic headlines and articles adopt...

Four of Sun Chemical’s SunLam solvent-free adhesives were approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams. RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe. Developed by Plastics Recyclers...

Constantia Flexibles, the third-largest flexible packaging producer worldwide, has reached an important milestone on its sustainability journey. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated the company’s updated near-term and long-term climate targets, confirming...

The average U.S. household generates 1,000 to 1,200 pounds of plastic waste annually. A significant portion of this comes from soft plastics like bags, wrappers, and flexible packaging. To address the U.S. waste crisis, where...

The use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in packaging has grown steadily over the last several years, but it still represents a small portion of total packaging materials. Brand owners and converters alike have questions...

Accredo Packaging, Inc., a leading developer of innovative packaging solutions for the food and consumer products industries, has released its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report, showcasing its commitment to responsible use, continuous improvement and long-term sustainability....