Consumer packaged goods companies are all abuzz these days as they implement new sustainability initiatives. Indeed, Harvard Business Review says: “Sustainability is the new mantra for strategic differentiation.

The North American plastics industry, led by the United States, is posting good business results this year. Growth indicators are pointing up for the foreseeable future.

Up to $3 billion in additional capital investment would be required to achieve current U.S. recycled plastics content goals by 2030, a new study says.

Plastic products have become an integral part of almost every area of life. Despite its many advantages, this important raw material has come into disrepute for some time now.

Graham Packaging recently signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation New Plastics Economy Global Commitment stating that by 2025 100 percent of its plastic packaging can be reused, recycled or composted.

How2Recycle has announced that Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. – one of the world's largest consumer wellness and personal care products companies – has adopted the How2Recycle label. 

Constantia Flexibles has signed the The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic pollution.