New study reveals progress and challenges in meeting recycled content goals for packaging
A new report from AMERIPEN, prepared by Circular Matters and funded by PLASTICS’ Recycling is Real initiative, highlights significant progress by consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies toward recycled content goals in packaging while also exploring critical gaps in infrastructure, collection systems, and supply to meet targets. Following last week’s member exclusive release webinar, U.S. Packaging Recycled Content Goals Analysis is...
A&R Bulk-Pak achieves Operation Clean Sweep Logistics verification for preventing resin loss in operations to protect the environment
A&R Bulk-Pak’s Moncks Corner, SC location is one of the first OCS Logistics Verified Facility in the U.S. and the first on the East Coast A&R Bulk-Pak, a contract packaging, warehousing, and logistics provider owned by Nova Infrastructure, has earned Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Logistics verification, a series of actions designed to eliminate potential plastic pellet loss during transport, packaging, and storage. OCS, which...
Plastics Industry Association announced 2025 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Award Winners
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced the winners of its 2025 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards, recognizing outstanding innovations in plastics manufacturing that deliver environmental advantages in design, material, and end-of-life management. PLASTICS’ Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Policy, Patrick Krieger, congratulated the winners, stating: “Congratulations to all this year’s winners. These...
Nelson-Jameson announced third annual college scholarship winner
The ‘Golden Rule’ college scholarship program is offered by the Nelson-Jameson Foundation Nelson-Jameson has announced Sophie Kempe as the winner of its third annual “Golden Rule” college scholarship program through the Nelson-Jameson Foundation (NJF). Each year, the winner is awarded a $2,500 scholarship toward their college expenses. The Nelson-Jameson Foundation’s Scholarship Program provides family members of Nelson-Jameson...
Columbia Machine leads the way in sustainable packaging solutions
As industries across the globe increasingly focus on reducing packaging materials, Columbia Machine continues to innovate with solutions that balance sustainability with product protection. By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to eco-friendly practices, Columbia is enabling customers to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining the high-speed performance they require in their packaging operations....
HAVER & BOECKER RADIMAT-PATHFINDER
Optimizes valve bag packing Packing operations across the globe in the cement, building materials and food industries experience significant flexibility and efficiency gains from HAVER & BOECKER’s new RADIMAT PATHFINDER® Edition. The PATHFINDER conveyor system transfers bags from HAVER & BOECKER’s RADIMAT® — a fully automatic empty bag separation and application device — to the ROTO-PACKER®, a fully automatic packing machine....
Nelson-Jameson announced Grand Opening Event for New Pennsylvania Distribution Center
Food processing distributor’s new Fairview, Pa., facility enhances capabilities and customer service in the Northeast Region Nelson-Jameson has announced a grand opening event date of Sept. 10 for its new distribution center located in northwest Pennsylvania. The 45,000-square-foot (sf) warehouse in Fairview, Pa., located just 12 miles from Erie, marks a significant step in enhancing its capabilities and more efficiently serving...
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