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.| Packaging Dive
At Pack Expo International, key voices involved in EPR scale-up, representing Ameripen, Circular Action Alliance and major brands, sought to educate big crowds about what brands need to know and how suppliers can help.| Packaging Dive
The Federal Trade Commission will convene a workshop in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday as part of its ongoing review of the Guides for Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.| Packaging Dive
Felton will continue to advocate on behalf of packaging stakeholders, having worked through what he called “seismic shifts to the industry in terms of new laws and regulations” since 2020.| Packaging Dive
To report, or not to report: That is an EPR question. Companies learned from their experiences with Oregon’s law, and speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit shared strategies for easing data reporting and other EPR challenges.| Packaging Dive
The transaction includes mills, sheet and corrugated assets in multiple states. The deal comes as Greif says it’s prioritizing polymer-based products and was unwilling to invest to become more competitive in containerboard.| Packaging Dive
Closing the mill, which manufactures CRB and URB, will affect an estimated 72 employees. The move is part of a multiyear cost reduction plan.| Packaging Dive
General Mills, Mars, PepsiCo and other brands are investing in film and flexible packaging recycling in the state as California implements stricter recycling regulations for the materials under SB 54.| Packaging Dive
The largest U.S. retailer discussed challenges to increasing PCR adoption. More than two-thirds of its global private-brand packaging was recyclable, reusable or industrially compostable in 2023, according to a company update.| Packaging Dive
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The new regulation on packaging and packaging waste, poised to reshape recyclability, reuse and more, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on Wednesday.| Packaging Dive
The Composting Consortium, which is managed by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners, calls this study the largest known North American field test of certified compostable packaging.| Packaging Dive
The second quarter of 2025 brought the most stable year-over-year volume results for protective packaging since 2021, said CEO Dustin Semach on Tuesday’s earnings call.| Packaging Dive
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors filed a complaint last week. The trade group is “reviewing all of the various proposals to implement EPR programs wherever they are being discussed,” a spokesperson said.| Packaging Dive
Employees in California, New York and Oregon are affected by the closures at paper and glass facilities, according to state WARN filings.| Packaging Dive
The company still aims to divest its global cellulose fiber business by year’s end, but “the markets have been tough,” said CEO Andy Silvernail on Thursday’s earnings call.| Packaging Dive
Closing the steel drum and polymer container manufacturing facility aligns with the company’s plan to cut $100 million in costs by fiscal year 2027.| Packaging Dive
The addition is expected to boost acceptance in recycling streams and at mills. It comes as Graphic Packaging International preps a new recycled paperboard mill to accept 15 million cups per day as feedstock.| Packaging Dive
The companies are now working to quantify “synergies” they expect from the combination. Each recently reported headwinds coming out of 2023.| Packaging Dive
IP’s more than $7 billion proposal comes as next week’s deadline approaches for Mondi to make a formal offer for DS Smith.| Packaging Dive
The bidding war for DS Smith heats up as Mondi’s offer deadline is now set for the same day as International Paper’s. IP provided additional specifics about its proposal, including plans to create a second headquarters.| Packaging Dive
In a U.S. first, producers of packaging, paper and food service ware have until the end of the month to report 2024 supply data through Circular Action Alliance’s portal. Oregon plans to start the program in July.| Packaging Dive
At least 1,200 producers have submitted reports in the state, out of more than 2,300 registered with the PRO. Circular Action Alliance hopes to collect more supply data during a grace period following a March 31 reporting deadline.| Packaging Dive
“There were sleepless nights” ahead of Oregon's producer reporting deadline, and another “big surge” is expected in the home stretch to Colorado’s deadline, said Circular Action Alliance’s Jeff Fielkow at the Packaging Recycling Summit.| Packaging Dive
The agency will host a public meeting Tuesday to take feedback. Circular Action Alliance, the packaging EPR program’s PRO, plans to hire a new state lead as former CalRecycle director Rachel Wagoner steps aside.| Packaging Dive
After extensive public input, multiple revisions and missing a deadline to finalize SB 54 rules, one lawmaker called progress “significantly delayed.” Some environmental advocates say they would again weigh a ballot initiative.| Packaging Dive
Lawmakers and regulators from California, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Tennessee shared insights on scaling up at a Product Stewardship Institute event last week.| Packaging Dive
After reviewing new comments on SB 54, “while I can see we did some things well, there's some components of our regulations that are still going to need work” prior to formal rulemaking, said CalRecycle Director Zoe Heller.| Packaging Dive
Packaging industry leaders think discussion at the congressional level could be possible this year on how to create greater unity for recyclability, compostability and other labeling standards.| Packaging Dive
Multiple major members exited the group, which is gearing up to pursue refreshed 2030 targets. Meanwhile, some other companies have doubled down on participation for the next five years.| Packaging Dive
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders on tariffs against multiple countries are drawing pricing and supply chain concerns from the Plastics Industry Association, American Forest & Paper Association and others.| Packaging Dive
Parties expressed disappointment and determination as they anticipate another international meeting in 2025. Negotiators considered potential tenets like capping plastic production and phasing out certain chemicals and products.| Packaging Dive
CEOs addressed potential impacts, following President Donald Trump’s proposals for Canada, Mexico and China.| Packaging Dive
Brands and packaging makers have more knowledge and resources today than when they coalesced around common sustainability targets. Emerging regulations will also reshape goal-setting, industry observers say.| Packaging Dive