Fall cleanup and winter prep time is here, and that means getting lawn mowers, leaf blowers and trimmers winterized, and snow blowers, vehicles and home exteriors ready to brave the cold.

The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit that applies corporate funding to improve recycling efforts in communities across the country, is pleased to announce that Berry Global Inc. has joined on as its newest funding partner, as recycling is a core component of Berry’s commitment to sustainability.

Attendees gained insight on flexible packaging sustainability, brand success stories and more through nearly two days’ worth of education and networking at the event. From the opening keynote to a special panel discussion on materials for standup pouches, sustainability and the future of flexible packaging recyclability were two topics discussed to at least some extent in nearly every presentation. 

According to Persistence Market Research, the global flexible plastic packaging market has witnessed healthy growth. As the study states, the market is projected to witness a high 6.7% CAGR during the period assessment of 2017-2022.

The Kroger Co. has joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), a membership-based collaborative of like-minded companies striving to advance sustainable packaging. Kroger joins more than 130 brands, manufacturers, government officials, academics and organizations in the SPC. Kroger’s membership reinforces its commitment to driving improvements in the sustainability of packaging across its Our Brands private-label products. 

Global Pouch West returns to the heart of West Coast packaging activity in the fourth year of this growing conference focused on flexible packaging in the Western states.

Eco-friendly packaging, as well as sustainable materials, products and practices, are still top of mind for consumers as they strive to do what’s best for themselves, and the environment.