Apple leads on inputs, faces questions on ITAD
The tech giant is being lauded for environmental performance, but some ITAD operators have questions about the end of life...
Packaging
Unlocking the power of source reduction in US EPR
EPR is evolving to include mechanisms to encourage reuse and promote design changes to enable recycling and reduce the amount...
Disney, toy manufacturers look to reduce plastic packaging
Many consumers say they are on board with a push to use less plastic in packaging.
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...
PCA closing Richmond plant
Packaging Corporation of America is closing a corrugated products plant in Virginia, in a move emblematic of industry trends.
International Paper plans $225m Mississippi plant
International Paper plans a $225m box plant in Mississippi to replace an aging facility, with reported capacity of 1.8 billion...
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,...
Leveraging materials testing for procurement efficiency
In real-world application, variations in resin properties translate into budget risk, from increased scrap rates and production downtime to premature...
Beauty packaging NGO looks to expand
In its efforts to reduce beauty packaging waste and increase industry accountability, Pact Collective is seeking to add to its more than...
Washington’s residential paper and packaging EPR program
The Washington Recycling Reform Act, passed by the legislature in 2025, is designed to improve the state’s residential recycling system....
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