- In June 2024, Cascades Inc. introduced its new eco-designed packaging solution, Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVision, specifically developed for egg processors, retailers, and consumers. The innovative design enhances product visibility, protection, and brand differentiation, strengthening Cascades' position in the sustainable packaging market
- In March 2024, Metsä, a leading Finnish producer of fresh fiber paperboards, announced its decision to postpone investment in its Kaskinen folding boxboard mill project due to escalating investment costs. The delay reflects concerns about long-term profitability and underscores the company's cautious capital allocation approach in a challenging economic environment
- In October 2023, Fairfax County initiated a recycling education survey targeting trash collectors as part of its Four Touch Points program, aiming to collect countywide data on recycling services. The move highlights efforts to overcome operational challenges such as staff shortages and service disruptions, with a focus on improving local recycling efficiency
- In August 2023, Graphic Packaging International launched PaceSetter Rainier, a new coated recycled paperboard that blends SBS and recycled materials to deliver superior brightness, whiteness, and surface smoothness. This product introduction enhances the company's sustainable packaging offerings and demonstrates its commitment to innovation in recycled materials
- In November 2022, Greif, Inc. expanded its footprint in the recycled boxboard market through the acquisition of LEE Container, strengthening its portfolio of advanced packaging solutions. The acquisition reinforces Greif's sustainability strategy and broadens its product offerings within the recycling sector
- In September 2022, Graphic Packaging International invested in a Paper Seal Machine to meet the increasing demand for recyclable paperboard products within the U.S. market. This strategic investment enhances the company's production capacity and demonstrates its dedication to eco-friendly packaging innovations
