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AF&PA Opposes Latest Amendments to New York EPR Legislation

AF&PA Opposes Latest Amendments to New York EPR Legislation

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released a statement opposing new amendments to New York’s A.1949A/S.1464A Packaging Reduction…

Barbara RuckerMay 4, 2026
Collective Action on Sustainable Packaging
Collective Action on Sustainable Packaging
Barbara RuckerOct 17, 2025

We look at three groups approaching packaging sustainability from three different angles: adopting modern…

Navigating Packaging EPR Mandates: A Strategic Roadmap for Producers
Navigating Packaging EPR Mandates: A Strategic Roadmap for Producers
Barbara RuckerOct 12, 2025

The U.S. packaging industry is undergoing a significant, mandatory transformation. With seven states—Maine, Oregon,…

APR Unveils New Tool for Packaging Recyclability Assessment
APR Unveils New Tool for Packaging Recyclability Assessment
Barbara RuckerOct 6, 2025

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced in late September the new APR Design®…

North American Consortium Offers Guide to Sustainable Fresh Produce Packaging
North American Consortium Offers Guide to Sustainable Fresh Produce Packaging
Barbara RuckerOct 2, 2025

The Sustainable Produce Packaging Alignment (SPPA), a consortium of North American fresh produce industry…

New Pet Food Pouch Boasts Food-Contact Compliance, Advanced Recycled Content
New Pet Food Pouch Boasts Food-Contact Compliance, Advanced Recycled Content
Barbara RuckerSep 29, 2025

Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety have announced the launch of a new pet food…

Xampla, UK Scientists Team Up to Validate Plastic-Free Claims
Xampla, UK Scientists Team Up to Validate Plastic-Free Claims
Barbara RuckerSep 29, 2025

In a major step forward for sustainable packaging, Xampla and the UK’s National Physical…

Assent Unveils Solution to Facilitate Compliance with Packaging EPR Laws
Assent Unveils Solution to Facilitate Compliance with Packaging EPR Laws
Barbara RuckerSep 21, 2025

Assent Inc. (Assent), a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has announced its new…

EPR program created by petroleum and automotive industry approved in Colorado
EPR program created by petroleum and automotive industry approved in Colorado
Barbara RuckerSep 16, 2025

The Lubricants Packaging Management Association (LPMA), powered by Interchange 360, today announced that the…