Data quantifies progress on plastic recycling
January 19, 2024
Data quantifies progress on plastic recycling Some of the largest brand owners slightly increased the amount of recycled plastic they used globally in 2022. And
California market development payments prioritize PET bottles
January 15, 2024
California market development payments prioritize PET bottles A long-running post-consumer plastic market development program in California has been modified to further incentivize PET container recycling.
Loan helps packaging supplier Pinnpack boost capacity
January 13, 2024
Loan helps packaging supplier Pinnpack boost capacity The state of California provided a $3.5 million loan to an RPET thermoform manufacturer to help it triple
EPR reporting deadlines are coming fast
January 12, 2024
EPR reporting deadlines are coming fast The first packaging data reporting deadline for extended producer responsibility programs doesn’t come until 2025, which seems far in
California roundup: Breaking down 2023 legislation
October 17, 2023
California roundup: Breaking down 2023 legislation Another busy legislative season is winding down in California. Several recycling-related bills made it to the governor’s desk this
Amazon to debut hub with packaging certifications
October 9, 2023
Amazon to debut hub with packaging certifications Amazon will roll out an online resource to help sellers participate in the company’s sustainability programs, including packaging
With new plant, brand aims for 50% PCR nationwide
July 29, 2023
With new plant, brand aims for 50% PCR nationwide Between its California PET recycling plant and its newly opened Tennessee one, bottled water company CG
Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers
July 26, 2023
Post-consumer plastics find uses in furniture, polymers Two companies are marketing chairs made from recycled content, and another two debuted a line of post-consumer polymers.