Here’s this week’s Packaura roundup — 11 items across Packaging Industry, Materials & Recycling.
Every story links to its original source.
The TLDR
- Packaging Industry: BRC calls for reform as PRN charges ‘double in one year’
- Materials & Recycling: AF&PA calculates 2025 recovered paper volume at 45 million tons
Packaging Industry
BRC calls for reform as PRN charges ‘double in one year’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is warning that retailers have been hit by a doubling of fees under the outdated Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system. Packaging News
Valpak research ‘helps councils understand the flexible plastics challenge’
New research by Valpak, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), is said to give local authorities detailed evidence on the volumes, costs and practical challenges associated with household flexible… Packaging News
Original Saurian Brandy Celebrates Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary
The meticulously hand-crafted bottle was inspired by Captain Kirk’s iconic prop in a 1966 episode of the popular show. Packaging Digest
The Dirt on Compostable Packaging
Is compostable packaging a viable sustainability option in the US? Experts weigh in on the business and infrastructure angles. Packaging Digest
Materials & Recycling
AF&PA calculates 2025 recovered paper volume at 45 million tons
The American Forest & Paper Association classifies some 33 million tons of the total collected in the United States last year as cardboard. Recycling Today
McNeilus dealer expands in North Dakota
A new MacQueen facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, will offer McNeilus collection truck service, parts, maintenance and other support to the region. Recycling Today
From the blog this week
Private Label Packaging: How to Design Boxes for a Product You Didn’t Make
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How to Source a Packaging Manufacturer Overseas Safely
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Alibaba vs Global Sources vs Made-in-China for Packaging
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Kraft Paper Mailers vs Poly Mailers: Which Is Greener?
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Tamper-Evident Packaging Seals: Materials, Types & How to Choose
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