Sustainability Forum
Borouge International Announces Two New Certifications
- Published: June 11, 2026
SYNDIGO1 mechanical recycling facility now has its APR post-consumer recycling and ISO 9001 certificates.
Flexible Packaging in North America Faces Its Defining Decade
- Published: June 5, 2026
How the market is reinventing itself.
Global Regulatory Reset on Packaging to Accelerate Sustainability and Operational Change
- Published: June 2, 2026
The US is updating their packaging regulations to reduce “greenwashing.”
Quality Control: What Converters Need to Know About Sustainable Coatings
- Published: June 1, 2026
How barrier coatings, web handling and quality control systems are reshaping paper and board packaging.
Burning up the Future!
- Published: June 1, 2026
Has the time come to replace flame treatment with corona?
How to Keep Webs Clear of Contaminants
- Published: June 1, 2026
Combatting the contamination control challenges of the circular packaging revolution.
Sigma Plastics Group to Incorporate Recycled Polyethylene into Stretch Films
- Published: May 28, 2026
The first order of NOVA Chemicals’ recently commercialized SYNDIGO™ rPE-IN3 recycled polyethylene (rPE) has been received and will be transported to Sigma Plastics Group, located in Shelbyville, KY, where the resin will be used in stretch film products.
Sun Chemical Releases Spring 2026 Regulatory Newsletter
- Published: May 27, 2026
Sun Chemical’s Newsletter is released twice a year and will discuss the latest regulatory issues and new compliance requirements.
APR and RecyClass Publish Third Plastic Recyclability Report
- Published: May 22, 2026
APR and RecyClass continue to drive global harmonization of plastic recyclability.
Orion S.A. Earns Platinum Sustainability Rating From EcoVadis
- Published: May 21, 2026
Global specialty chemicals producer, Orion S.A., earned a Platinum rating for its 2025 performance from EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest independent providers of business sustainability ratings, the company announced today.
Sun Chemical Launches New Product at NY Suppliers’ Day 2026
- Published: May 13, 2026
Sun Chemical launches a new natural ingredient and a synthetic mica effect pigment, the ACI-5000 SunPURO® Natural V. Charcoal Powder.
SIU Researchers Create Sustainable Bio-Products With Bacteria
- Published: May 8, 2026
SIU researchers work to minimize single-use plastics by using a microbe engineered to eat synthetic plastic and create biodegradable plastic.
FPA Announces 2026 Emerging Leadership Council Leaders
- Published: May 5, 2026
New and returning leaders will guide initiatives that strengthen the future of the U.S. flexible packaging industry.
Supporting Paperization and Mono-Material Packaging
- Published: May 1, 2026
Advances in water-based coatings enable new design pathways for paper packaging.
APR Publishes First Semiannual APR Design® Guide Update
- Published: April 23, 2026
The APR Design® Guide is developed through a rigorous, open, and collaborative process led by APR’s Technical Committees.
Recyclers Across the US Are Invited to See How Recycling Works
- Published: April 22, 2026
Register now for a May 5th webinar to learn more about Recycling in Action.
ExxonMobil and Selene Group Create Green Heavy Duty Sacks
- Published: April 21, 2026
ExxonMobil and Selene Group created HDS with 50% recycled PE content, maintaining the strength and quality required for heavy-duty applications.
Sun Chemical Showcases Advanced Materials and Color Innovations at ACS 2026
- Published: April 14, 2026
At booth #1866, the company will highlight functional polymers, effect pigments, and digital tools for high-performance, sustainable, and future ready coatings.
FPA Announces 2026 Board of Directors
- Published: April 13, 2026
The Flexible Packaging Association announced the election of its 2026 Board of Directors.
Charter Next Generation Appoints Mark Howell as EVP of Sales
- Published: April 13, 2026
Howell will lead CNG's Sales organization, advancing the company's commercial strategy and growth agenda.
Small Components, Big Impact
- Published: April 13, 2026
How inks, coatings and adhesives shape flexible film recyclability.
Sun Chemical Will Demonstrate Full Portfolio at INFOFLEX 2026
- Published: April 8, 2026
Sun Chemical will demonstrate its innovative range of inks, coatings, lamination adhesives, and advanced customer services at INFOFLEX 2026.
Charter Next Generation Achieves Accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition
- Published: April 1, 2026
The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit organization advancing measurable sustainability progress across the pet industry.
See Sun Chemical Advanced Pigment Solutions at ChinaPlas 2026
- Published: March 26, 2026
Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations for the plastics industry at ChinaPlas 2026, April 21–24, 2026, in Shanghai, China.
The New Economics of Short-Run Pouch Production
- Published: February 27, 2026
For years, the stand-up pouch market has balanced two parallel realities: high-volume applications that justified long production runs, and a steady stream of smaller-batch programs tied to niche products, emerging brands, and seasonal promotions.
The Truth About Mono-material Flexible Packaging
- Published: February 27, 2026
PE resins and oriented film technologies are addressing cost and performance concerns.
Digidelta’s BIOND Films Achieve Top Independent Bio-based Carbon Rating
- Published: February 26, 2026
The new BIOND range of next-generation sustainable films is the result of years of committed research and development efforts at Digidelta.
Paper Bag Market Projected to Reach $9.6 Billion by 2032
- Published: February 25, 2026
Driven by sustainability, regulations and retail expansion, Persistence Market Research says the global paper bag market is steadily expanding.
Strategic Partnership to Transform Waste Journey Traceability
- Published: February 25, 2026
UV-tagged packaging labels, designed to provide brands with real-time, actionable environmental data.
ELBA SA-V: a proven solution for 100% recyclable pouches
- Published: February 24, 2026
In today’s flexible packaging landscape, the growing adoption of mono-material structures is redefining converters’ production requirements.