As brands assess if, where and which bio-based plastic alternatives could play a role in packaging portfolios, analysis of these novel feedstocks must also focus on disposal, degradation and cost, outside groups say.
Source: Mushroom and corn and seaweed, oh my: Evaluating plastic alternatives | Packaging Dive
The recycling, reuse and organics projects it supports are important for reaching the state’s waste diversion goal, according to its program manager.
Oregon approves first set of EPR rules
Of the states that have passed extended producer responsibility laws for packaging, Oregon just became the first to approve a round of administrative rulemaking.
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Experts address the industry’s e-plastics crossroads
Chris Kaasmann sees a parallel between the e-scrap industry’s requirement to start managing e-plastics differently and the need for the planet to switch to renewable energy. Both need to happen, but in neither case can you simply flip a switch to realize universal change.
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Amcor, Amazon, L’Oréal, PepsiCo and other brands were part of an advisory group for an Ellen MacArthur Foundation project that assessed reusable plastic packaging systems for beverage, personal care and food products.
Source: Returnable packaging could cut material use as much as 75%: study | Packaging Dive
Small-format plastic packaging can’t be properly recycled via conventional residential systems. Representatives from Estée Lauder, Ulta and MIT discussed potential solutions at the Packaging Recycling Summit.
Source: Big things for small packages: Working to capture tiny recyclables | Waste Dive
Following months of lobbying by manufacturers, brands and trade groups, members supported reductions in packaging waste, recyclability requirements, bans on PFAS and BPA in food-contact packaging and other provisions.
Source: European Parliament advances rules to reduce packaging by 2030 and beyond | Packaging Dive
European Union countries and lawmakers have reached a breakthrough to stop sending their plastic trash to poor countries.
A white paper from the West Coast Climate and Materials Management Forum offers suggestions for policymakers to “go beyond recycling” to consider how to make EPR policies more climate friendly.