Mexico is now the world’s second largest consumer of PET bottles, and leading the way in PET recycling, finds new report from Canadean.

The Reusable Packaging Association has established a new industry-wide committee to establish sanitation standards and guidelines for reusable containers used throughout the food supply chain.

Industry-reviewed study shows clear potential for success of market-based recycling policy

CPGs and private label brand owners have seen sustainability morph from a buzzword associated with a narrow scope of eco-minded shoppers, to an integral part of the packaging consumers expect from brands.

Pactiv LLC, the leader in foodservice packaging, has added a new line of foam cups to its EarthChoice portfolio.

The study examines the projected outcomes of a model Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging and printed paper.

Two thousand thirteen marked a year of significant expansion of carton recycling. Thanks to collaborative industry efforts and support from communities nationwide, 48% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling.

The new RPA-100% certification program uses third-party audits to substantiate the manufacturing practices of participating companies to verify that paperboard marketed as 100 percent recycled contains only recovered fiber.

Ice River Springs is launching an innovative new 15 litre bottle for water coolers. The bottle is made of 100% recycled plastic and is green.

PTI has developed the PET Packaging Recycling Calculator app so that users can see how the material, barrier, additive, closure, labels, etc. decisions they make can potentially impact the next generation of PET.