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

Caps & closures is a dynamic sector in the packaging industry with various stake holders such as raw material suppliers, processors, packaging manufacturers, and end-user industries such as manufacturers of food, beverage, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals.

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.

Demand in North America’s converted flexible packaging market has been underpinned by recovering economies and flexible packaging formats being used as alternatives to traditional rigid packaging.

In the run-up to the global SAVE FOOD Congress in May 2014, the initiative’s representatives from private industry and civil society met at the Partnership Event for an initial exchange of ideas

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd and Tesco announce the results of a joint campaign designed to encourage people to recycle at home.

Dairy product sales grew by more than 50% between 2007 and 2012 to US$5.8 billion in the six Gulf Co-operation Council countries, according to a new report from leading food and drink consultancy Zenith International.

Pro Mach owned a minority stake in Zalkin before acquiring the remaining shares this week.

Global packaging sales are projected to rise by 3% in real terms to $797 billion in 2013 and grow at an annual rate of 4% to 2018, according to a new market report by Smithers Pira.

Change is a constant in the global beer market today, as a result of mergers and acquisitions, the rise of micro-breweries, legislation, and new trends in beer packaging and labeling.