Plastics Recycling Update
End markets, policy key to RPET viability
Longer-term actions support domestic RPET markets and can help prevent the loss of public trust in recycling systems, industry experts...
Wineries help create model for film recycling
A collaboration between California wineries and the recycling value chain has provided a closed-loop model the partners aim to see...
Independents complement primary PRO in state EPR
Separate producer responsibility organizations for specialized packaging such as petroleum products can help ensure success for everyone, according to the...
APR releases first semiannual Design Guide update
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has published the first semiannual APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability. Now in its...
With RPET in crisis, focus turns to solutions
Stakeholders from across the RPET value chain share concrete solutions for the short term to help prevent further loss of...
Packaging sector sees shift from AI pilots to wider use
AI adoption is expanding across packaging operations as costs fall and use cases widen, though concerns around accountability, ROI and...
Flexibles players push for collaboration, balance
Charter Next Generation and flexible packaging associations are making the case for regulations that reflect recycling realities, and balance performance...
Quebec PRO reflects on first year of packaging EPR
The province's all-packaging collection approach has simplified messaging while providing lessons for the PRO as well as for industry.
PureCycle receives €40m EU grant for new plant
The €250 million PP recycling plant in Belgium is scheduled for mechanical completion toward the end of 2028, with ramp-up...
E-commerce packaging market set for steady global growth
The global e-commerce packaging market hit $78.4b in 2025 and is forecast to grow at a 4.8% CAGR through 2031,...