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PLA Bioplastic Controversy: The Environmental Credentials of the Packaging Industry's Darling Under Scrutiny
The PLA cups at the Paris Olympics have drawn attention, but environmental controversies surrounding this bioplastic persist: its degradability, compostability certification, life cycle assessment, and impact on agriculture have all been questioned. This article reviews the history of PLA, its current market status, and various perspectives.
2024 Packaging Industry M&A Trends: Mega-Deals Emerge, Impact of Inventory Correction Fades
As the impact of post-pandemic inventory correction diminishes, M&A activity in the packaging industry is expected to remain active but normalize in pace in 2024. Analysts note that recent cross-border mega-deals have been frequent, while small and mid-sized transactions remain the market's mainstay.
Compostable Packaging Recycling Programs: Reducing Consumer Burden and Boosting Recycling Participation
As the compostable packaging market grows rapidly, consumer access to composting services in the United States remains limited. To address this challenge, some companies have begun offering mail-in or curbside recycling programs aimed at reducing the sorting burden on consumers and improving the actual recovery rate of compostable materials. Industry experts point out that improving recycling infrastructure, strengthening economic incentives, and standardizing label regulation are key to advancing this model.
Half-pint carton shortage may last until end of school year, unbranded packaging eases supply pressure
The widespread packaging shortage of 2023 has extended into the new year. Domestic dairies, schools, and others continue to be plagued by a half-pint carton shortage that has lasted for months. Although predictions suggest the issue may not be resolved before the end of the school year, some mitigation measures are already in place. Sources indicate that Pactiv Evergreen's closure of its Olmsted Falls, Ohio, plant last year may be a potential cause of the supply disruption.
Customization, AI, and scannable codes are seen as future opportunities for digital printing
The application of digital inkjet printing in the packaging industry is still in its early stages, but equipment manufacturers, converters, and analysts believe it will see significant growth in the future, incorporating new features such as artificial intelligence and scannable codes.