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Forty-five percent of U.S. households can now recycle cartons through their curbside recycling programs and other recycling venues, thanks to a unique voluntary private and public collaboration that includes industry, recycling facilities and local governments.

US demand for beverage containers is expected to increase 1.7% annually through 2017 to 265 billion units, valued at $29.1 billion.

Bottled water uses 1.39 liters for every 1 liter of bottled water, which is lowest among packaged beverages

Mayor encourages Milwaukeeans to think beyond the bag and recycle wraps

The winning design is a clear, 750 ml glass bottle featuring a star shape shoulder that carries up around the bottle neck.

New recycling plant in Abilene, TX to produce bottle-grade PET resin from post-consumer plastic bottles

Packaging for new prepared baby food is largely being redesigned with the introduction of BPA-free pouches. Gerber is the largest prepared baby food company to introduce baby food in pouches. Parents are turning to BPA-free pouches for convenience and safety.

As the world’s population continues to grow, a staggering 30% of the world’s food – equivalent to 1.3 billion tons - goes to waste each year.

Global market for glass packaging was valued at USD 47.43 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 59.94 billion by 2019

To celebrate more than 200 million drink pouches kept out of landfills and almost $4 million donated to schools and charities, Capri Sun is now vastly increasing the prizes and benefits of recycling through the Drink Pouch Brigade.