Maria Rachal

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AB 1812 and SB 1031, which relate to plastics and labeling, failed to clear appropriations. Published Aug. 18, 2026 Maria Rachal

The footprint change follows a recapitalization and leadership change for the Florida-based food and beverage container manufacturer.

Maine was the first state to pass a packaging EPR law, but has lagged with implementation. Circular Action Alliance, which was directly selected to manage programs in six other states, declined to submit a proposal.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and a group of AGs are seeking to block SB 54 enforcement. Their complaint also now accounts for tie-ins with recyclability law SB 343, for which enforcement is temporarily blocked.

As Walmart had anticipated, it did not meet certain 2025 private-label packaging sustainability targets, according to a recently released FY2026 ESG Report

Attorneys are unpacking how the judge’s opinion could possibly shape future legal arguments, while preliminary injunction pursuits remain pending in cases in California and Colorado.

Ameripen aims to further advance the Pack Act to address package labeling at the national level. Published Sept. 3, 2026 Maria Rachal

Conor Carlin, who became president of the Institute of Packaging Professionals in August, emphasized the group’s ambitions with enhancing its digital learning platform.

A first-of-its-kind ruling in Oregon may give new confidence to legislators in other states and improve the clarity of policies going forward, said leaders from the Product Stewardship Institute and The Recycling Partnership.