Schwan Cosmetics introduces packaging free of styrene, ABS

The company aims to help beauty brands exceed tightening legislation requirements in the EU.

Closed Loop Partners adds private equity managing director

Daniel Phan is joining the firm to co-head its middle market private equity strategy.

European Commission drafts new rules for chemically recycled content in plastic bottles

The commission says the initiative will provide a common methodology for calculating, verifying and reporting on recycled plastic content in single-use beverage bottles.

Cascades to close packaging site in Niagara Falls, New York

The facility has been operational since 1987 and produces virgin and recycled corrugated medium.

TerraSafe launches plastic-free products following merger with DisSolves

The merger comes with two new plastic-free products: water-soluble laundry detergent sheets and edible pod packaging.

Sonoco achieves Pet Sustainability Coalition accreditation

The recognition is in response to Sonoco’s sustainable packaging solutions.

Avient additives improve quality of recycled content

Cesa Unify A4R allows mixing of incompatible polymers, while Cesa Nox A4R reduces nitrogen oxide emissions.

How EPR is transforming the packaging industry

EPR initiatives are encouraging packaging firms to rethink their operations, incorporate greater volumes of recycled materials and closely manage their product life cycles.

Building momentum in plastic circularity

U.S. Plastics Pact President and CEO Jonathan Quinn says continued progress in plastics circularity requires innovation, investment and collaboration.

PCX launches plastics cleanup platform

Asia-based PCX Markets says its service allows brand owners a way to fund plastic pollution cleanup efforts in an audited system.

House of Blue

Republic Services’ Polymer Center in Indianapolis is using equipment developed and installed by Stadler to process presorted PET and polyolefins.