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Recycling Must Evolve: The Key to Tackling Packaging Waste

Better recycling programs and government and academic partnerships can help address the problem of plastic packaging waste in the U.S.

Jorge Izquierdo

November 18, 2022

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The United States needs to do a much better job at recycling, especially plastics waste, which at a 5% recycling rate is trailing recycling rates for other packaging and containers.

ACC’s Baca to Deliver Polyurethanes Technical Conference Keynote

The keynote will cover the integral role plastics play in achieving a lower-carbon future.

July 26, 2021

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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recently announced that Joshua Baca, vice president of the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Plastics Division, will deliver the keynote at the 63^rd Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

RadTech North America Joins U.S. Plastics Pact

The U.S. Plastics Pact looks to define problematic or unnecessary packaging, working toward the increased use of reusable, recyclable, or compostable materials.

December 28, 2020

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The UV+EB Technology Association has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative intended to drive significant systems change to create a path forward toward a circular economy for plastics in the U.S. by 2025.

Berry Global and Repsol to Boost Sustainable Circular Resins in Packaging

Repsol has reportedly certified all its petrochemical complexes to produce circular polyolefins under the ISCC PLUS certification.

December 23, 2020

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Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced an agreement with its longtime supplier, Repsol, to supply circular resins.

Dow Opens Pack Studios Facility in Spain

Dow’s Pack Studios facilities reportedly help customers address packaging sustainability by providing a testing platform to shorten development cycles for new formats and load stability innovation.

November 6, 2020

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Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, recently introduced Pack Studios Tarragona, the 10th in a global network of Pack Studios sites.

Henkel Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, Commits to Meeting Circular Economy Goals By 2025

As part of the U.S. Plastics Pact, activators like Henkel recognize that significant, system-wide change is imperative to realize a circular economy for plastics.

September 8, 2020

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Henkel North America recently announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative.

Dow Issues Sustainability Report, Sets Targets to Drive Toward a Circular Economy

Dow’s new sustainability targets, which align to and build on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, include a number of initiatives.

June 24, 2020

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Dow recently outlined progress and results aligned to its 2025 Sustainability Goals in its “2019 Sustainability Report.”

Berry Global Collaborates on Advanced Recycling Technology Project with Mondelēz International

Last year, Berry committed that 100% of its fast-moving consumer goods packaging would be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by the year 2025.

June 8, 2020

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Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced a collaboration with longtime customer Mondelēz International to supply packaging containing recycled plastic for Philadelphia cream cheese.

Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

The medical devices packaging market is growing as the healthcare industry witnesses rapid changes due to the outbreak of new diseases, increasing regulatory norms, and growth in advanced healthcare systems.

May 26, 2020

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The medical devices packaging market was valued at $29.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of $41.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020-2025.

Berry Global Ahead of Schedule for Impact 2025 Sustainability Strategy

Berry Global recently released its 2019 Impact Report and GRI Index, both of which highlight the company’s Impact 2025 strategy and achievements.

April 15, 2020

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Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it is ahead of schedule for its Impact 2025 sustainability strategy.

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Recycling Must Evolve: The Key to Tackling Packaging Waste

ACC’s Baca to Deliver Polyurethanes Technical Conference Keynote

RadTech North America Joins U.S. Plastics Pact

Berry Global and Repsol to Boost Sustainable Circular Resins in Packaging

Dow Opens Pack Studios Facility in Spain

Henkel Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, Commits to Meeting Circular Economy Goals By 2025

Dow Issues Sustainability Report, Sets Targets to Drive Toward a Circular Economy

Berry Global Collaborates on Advanced Recycling Technology Project with Mondelēz International

Focus on Sustainability to Drive Innovation and Growth in Medical Devices Packaging Market

Berry Global Ahead of Schedule for Impact 2025 Sustainability Strategy

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