Sustainability
Agriculture, climate, waste and resilient food systems.
Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability
The Listerine and Zyrtec parent company detailed substrate transitions in its sustainability report. New tools are moving sustainability from an afterthought to an upstream design capability, according to a Kenvue packaging leader.
5 predictions as US packaging EPR progresses
The last 18 months “feels sort of like 18 years,” said Circular Action Alliance’s CEO. Political, PRO and packaging leaders discussed where EPR is headed, including implications for data and design and how to measure success.
California’s recyclability labeling law under fire in new lawsuit
The Flexible Packaging Association and the American Forest & Paper Association are among the plaintiffs seeking a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of SB 343 come October.
Sonoco’s ‘transformation is complete,’ CEO says. What’s next?
A three-year growth strategy is underway that prioritizes innovation, including artificial intelligence, executives explained during a Tuesday investor event.
Packaging innovations: Terra Delyssa does an oil change
Plus, Top Cup got the Ball ahead of the Super Bowl, and Saica Group helps Unilever give plastic film the Axe.
Pack Act introduced in Congress to cut through labeling confusion
The bill, championed by Ameripen, would preempt state laws and call on the FTC to require certain parameters such as third-party certifications for recyclable, compostable and reusable claims on consumer products.
Packaging innovations: Sue Bee honey’s buzzy tub change, Veritiv chills out bulk shipments
Plus, UPM launches a biobased black pigment, Eat Happy Kitchen spices up with metal and Ajinomoto Cambrooke’s new cap boosts accessibility.
Aluminum beverage can recycling rate hit 75% globally: report
The update at COP30 comes two years after the industry pledged to recycle at least 80% of these containers worldwide by 2030 and nearly all by 2050. The picture is weaker in the U.S. and North America.
Top packaging trade shows in 2026
What’s still to come in the second half of the year? These events bringing together exhibitors, speakers and attendees to discuss the latest in flexible packaging, labeling and more.
Circular Action Alliance taps new California executive director
The role was vacated earlier this year by former CalRecycle director Rachel Wagoner. The new appointment comes as SB 54 rules are still being hashed out and CAA wants producers to report supply data by Nov. 15.
USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry
The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, through Clemson University, selected projects to help align with international regulations like the EU’s PPWR. Companies involved include Kwik Lok, NatureSweet, Sway and others.
Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says
Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. Adapting now can have cost advantages down the line.
Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets
The global packaging supplier cited innovation in biomaterials and refill systems among the efforts driving growth and sustainability.
Packaging innovations: Absolut tops itself with fiber, Aldi is glued to its beer
Plus, Amcor divides up its trays and BiOrigin Specialty Products helps food service operators block grease.
4 collaborative projects that aim to advance packaging recycling
Speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit detailed how brands, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, academics and others across the supply chain are teaming up to improve how packaging is managed at end of life.
How Sonoco reduced emissions during a year of change
Transportation revamps and process improvements were among Sonoco's impactful, but less-discussed, sustainability work in 2024, said Vice President of Global Sustainability Scott Byrne during a conversation with Packaging Dive.
