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As part of its efforts, Mars has invested hundreds of millions of dollars when it comes to reducing its packaging and making it compatible with current and future regulations. 

Report highlights how producer-funded investments are being deployed under Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act.

Representing leading companies across the consumer-packaged goods, packaging manufacturing, retail and materials sectors, the new directors bring extensive expertise in government affairs, public policy, sustainability and the circular economy.

Newest addition to the Packsize portfolio builds upon the April 2025 acquisition of Sparck Technologies, known for its fit-to-size box systems.

IDFA emphasizes that many dairy packaging materials and formats—including HDPE, PET, polypropylene, gable-top cartons and aseptic cartons—are recyclable but are not yet meeting the recycling rate thresholds required under SB 54.

The June 24, 2026, update revises Table 2 of CalRecycle’s SB 343 Final Findings Report to reflect that cartons are now sorted for recycling by large-volume transfer and processing facilities serving 62% of California counties.

Session launches the new "Let's Talk Automation" conversation series, bringing together leadership from three companies across the packaging automation supply chain for an open, unscripted discussion aimed at growers, packers, repackers, and processors.

The five actions launched last week will remove over 5,000 tons of plastic from the packaging of products sold in Carrefour stores. 

Nebraska leads the multi-state coalition with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) as the sole business plaintiff.

With California’s SB 54 set to take effect in 2027, the initiative aims to provide a roadmap for recovering, sorting, processing and ensuring market demand for small-format materials.