February 2024
Plastic or Paper? A Nuanced Sustainability Story
A report from Rabobank considers the environmental repercussions of moving from plastic packaging to paper, and more.
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EPA Fines Owens Corning for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations at Kansas City, Kansas, Facility
LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 12, 2024) – Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC will pay $115,302 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Kansas hazardous waste management regulations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the company generates hazardous wastes at…
Label Demand To Reach $21.9 Billion In U.S.
Sales of labels in the United States are set to be valued at $15.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to reach $21.9 billion by 2033, according to a new report from Future Market Insights (FMI), a market research firm. Sales are anticipated to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate…
Bobst To Open Competence Center In Atlanta In April
The new Bobst Competence Center, an innovation hub for the U.S. market, is scheduled to open its doors on April 15–16, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. At this event, visitors will gain insights into the future of label and flexible packaging production through live demos, presentations from industry experts, and exclusive networking…
EPA and New England Aquarium spotlight the sunken treasure of Blue Carbon in climate resilience
BOSTON (Feb. 8, 2024) – Yesterday, leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New England Aquarium gathered together to shine a spotlight on the critical carbon-capturing environments of seagrass meadows and salt marshes, known as Blue Carbon, in sequestering and storing carbon. The largest quantities of sequestered carbon…
EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. By strengthening the annual health-based national ambient air quality standard for fine…
Breaking News in Flexible Packaging February 2024
Kp’s recyclable films for proteins, Berry Global’s new Silotite film, Cortec’s patented compostable stretch wrap, Novolex innovations, new Kind of recyclable wrap.
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Chicago TAPPI To Host What’s New In Corrugated Event On February 6
The Chicago TAPPI Local Section is hosting its What’s New in Corrugated Event, 5:00-8:00 p.m. on February 6, 2024, at the Oak Brook Marriott in Oak Brook, IL. What’s New offers participants an exclusive venue to learn about new technologies, products and services in an intimate, relaxed environment. The informative events…
Welch Packaging Plans New Facility In Wooster, Ohio
Welch Packaging Group, Inc. a manufacturer and supplier of custom corrugated boxes for industrial use, as well as retail ready packaging, has announced plans to open a new production facility in Wooster, Ohio The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during its recent Ohio Tax…
AICC Releases Second White Paper On Challenges Of Implementing AI
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has released Challenges of Implementing AI, the second white paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This paper aims to shed light on key aspects of AI implementation, making complex concepts accessible to a wider audience. Change is necessary but not always easy. When implementing a new technology…