App helps packaging makers comply with recycling laws

A new web app has been launched to help brands adapt to new legislation and meet growing demand for sustainability information

Amcor wins sustainable packaging prize

Amcor has been named Recyclable Packaging winner at Packaging Europe’s 2022 Sustainability Awards. The company has been recognized for its Amcor HealthCare AmSky Blister System, a breakthrough vinyl-free and aluminum-free thermoformed…

Digital watermarks being tested for recycling packages

The Circular Plastic Taskforce (CPT) and Digimarc Corporation are working together to test Digimarc Recycle for optimizing the sortation of flexible plastic packaging in Canada

Flexible film recycling coming to Minnesota

Group of Minnesota companies is working with plastic film recycler Myplas USA, Inc. to build a flexible film recycling plant

Spin Master expands recycling program

Spin Master Corp. has expanded its recycling program to include all packaging for its toys in the United States

Guidance available for introducing Golden Design Rules in packaging

Canada Plastics Pact has released guidance that will support Canadian businesses in adjusting packaging design to contribute to a circular economy for plastics packaging

Bimbo bumps off plastic tags

Bimbo Canada transitions to recyclable and municipally compostable cardboard clips on its bread bags by June 2022

Feds fund sustainable packaging research

The funding will be used for a national pilot project exploring ways for industry to shift towards sustainable packaging design

Molson Coors moving to cardboard packaging

Coors Light will eliminate plastic rings from its packaging where Molson Coors owns brewing operations

Berry Global upping use of recycled materials

Packaging manufacturer Berry Global will source recycled polymers from TotalEnergies to increase the post-consumer content of its products