Packaura
/ June 24, 2026
Packaging waste is one of the most visible sustainability problems businesses face, and the search for genuinely better materials has led many brands to hemp. Once overshadowed by regulatory confusion around cannabis, industrial hemp is now a legally cultivated crop in the United States and
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Packaura
/ June 24, 2026
Honeycomb paper wrap vs bubble wrap is one of the most common packaging decisions e-commerce shippers face, and the old assumption — that bubble wrap is automatically more protective — no longer holds up. Cushioning research and real-world shipping data show honeycomb paper matches bubble
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Packaura
/ June 22, 2026
“How2Recycle certified packaging” gets used loosely, and that looseness causes real problems for packaging teams. It isn’t a pass/fail certification mark like FSC or BPI — it’s a labeling and technical-review system, administered by the nonprofit GreenBlue, that assigns each individual SKU one of four
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Packaura
/ June 22, 2026
Whether you’re launching a new food product or rethinking your current packaging, the choice between kraft paper and white paper shapes everything from shelf performance to brand perception to end-of-life recyclability. Both are widely used, both can be made PFAS-free, and both can handle greasy
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Packaura
/ June 21, 2026
When you’re packing fragile products—electronics, glassware, medical devices, or any item that can’t survive a rough journey—your choice of cushioning material matters more than most shippers realize. Molded pulp and EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam are two of the most widely used protective packaging options, but
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Packaura
/ June 21, 2026
Packaging industry news this week is headlined by International Paper’s $360 million acquisition of North Pacific Paper, a second wave of containerboard price hikes now biting buyers across the board, several state packaging laws entering enforcement, and Canovation and CANPACK formalizing their resealable aluminum can
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Packaura
/ June 19, 2026
Seaweed packaging has moved well past the concept stage. A growing cluster of material innovators — led by UK-based Notpla and US-based Sway — have gone from lab prototypes to live commercial deployments with recognizable brands across food service, sports venues, and fashion. If you’ve
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Packaura
/ June 18, 2026
Mushroom packaging — molded protective foam grown from mycelium and agricultural waste — has evolved from novelty curiosity to commercially deployed alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane foam protective packaging. Companies like Ecovative, Magical Mushroom Company, and Grown.bio supply major brands including Dell, IKEA,
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Packaura
/ June 14, 2026
Packaging industry news this week hit hard across M&A, materials, and regulation — from New York’s EPR bill stalling for a third consecutive year and Berlin Packaging’s O.Berk acquisition reshaping the distribution landscape, to a resealable aluminum can system advancing toward pilot scale and twin
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Packaura
/ May 31, 2026
Packaging news hit a pivotal stretch in the final week of May 2026, with a fatal mill explosion threatening premium paperboard supply, Maine’s PFAS ban taking effect, and producers nationwide scrambling to meet the biggest packaging news EPR reporting deadline in U.S. history. Here is
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Packaura
/ May 23, 2026
Aluminum beverage cans dominate carbonated soft drinks, beer, energy drinks, and the fast-growing canned cocktail and sparkling water categories thanks to infinite recyclability, fast filling speeds, and strong shelf appeal. But “aluminum can” isn’t one spec — body alloy, gauge, end diameter, coating chemistry, and
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Packaura
/ May 17, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is in final-stretch mode this week with the May 31 EPR Annual Supply Report deadline now two weeks out. Final guidance from Circular Action Alliance pushed converters and CPGs into a sprint, the EU advanced new PFAS food-contact rules, and California
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Packaura
/ May 10, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is squarely focused on the May 31 EPR Annual Supply Report deadline, now three weeks out. This week brought a wave of last-minute compliance guidance from Circular Action Alliance, fresh PFAS enforcement signals from the EU, and updated fee modeling from
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Packaura
/ May 9, 2026
Refillable packaging has moved from niche eco-positioning to mainstream brand strategy as L’Oréal, Unilever, Henkel, Procter & Gamble, and Estée Lauder brands like Aveda pilot refill programs across personal care, cleaning, and beauty. With EPR fee schedules in the EU and U.S. now penalizing single-use
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Packaura
/ May 4, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is dominated by one date: May 31, when producers in California, Colorado, and Oregon must file their Annual Supply Reports with Circular Action Alliance. With the EPR clock ticking, this week brought a flood of guidance, fee modeling, and material-choice debate.
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Packaura
/ May 1, 2026
Sustainable packaging certifications provide third-party verification that packaging materials and processes meet defined environmental standards. In a market flooded with vague green claims and self-declared eco-labels, credible sustainable packaging certifications like FSC, SFI, and How2Recycle give brands a defensible way to communicate their environmental commitments
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Packaura
/ April 27, 2026
Packaging news April 2026 is shaping up as one of the most consequential weeks of the year for compliance teams, M&A watchers, and sustainability leads. From a Virginia Tech bioplastic breakthrough that finally makes compostable films industrial-speed-friendly, to three U.S. states converging on a May
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Packaura
/ April 12, 2026
Packaging industry news April 2026 is headlined this week by ProAmpac completing its $1.5B acquisition of TC Transcontinental, the EU PPWR guidance update, and new bio-based polymer innovations hitting the market. Here’s what every packaging professional needs to know. Sustainable Packaging & Materials Bio-Based Polymer
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Packaura
/ April 10, 2026
Packaging design trends in 2026 reflect a convergence of sustainability mandates, digital technology, and evolving consumer expectations. Brands that stay ahead of these trends create stronger shelf presence, deeper customer connections, and more efficient supply chains. From AI-assisted artwork to refillable systems to protection-first electronics
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Packaura
/ April 1, 2026
Biodegradable packaging is rapidly gaining traction as brands seek alternatives to conventional plastics that persist in the environment for hundreds of years. However, not all biodegradable packaging is created equal — understanding the science, certifications, and real-world performance of these materials is essential before making
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