Nothing prepared this plastics industry executive for being on the beaches in Indonesia and walking on and through the piles of trash.

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.

German paper maker aims to produce paper barriers for packaging that can currently only be provided by plastics or composites.

Flexible packaging is emerging as a choice for food manufacturers to stand out. Here are seven key reasons why many manufacturers are adopting flexible packaging.

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.

The Everyday Plastics Report shows that food packaging accounts for two-thirds of the average person’s plastic footprint every year. Not only does the pricing seem counter-intuitive but wrapping fruit and vegetables in plastic often relies on using single-use plastics — a type of plastic that isn’t recycled. Things need to change.