- In March 2022, Winpak Ltd announced plans to build a new facility in Augusta, Georgia, dedicated to producing Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) Polypropylene (PP). This initiative enhances Winpak's recyclable packaging options by incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, thereby expanding access to PureCycled plastic and supporting sustainability goals
- In February 2022, WestRock Company revealed plans to construct a new corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington. This facility aims to meet rising regional demand in the Pacific Northwest, replace existing operations in Longview, and align with WestRock's sustainability objectives, serving various industry segments and markets
- In February 2022, Stora Enso partnered with Picadeli, a leading European take-away salad bar company, to launch renewable formed fiber lids. These lids are recyclable, biodegradable, and free of plastics, designed to replace single-use plastics in take-away packaging, aligning with environmental sustainability efforts
- In March 2021, Eco-Products achieved CMA-W approval from the Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) for its Vanguard clamshells. This approval marks the clamshells as the first-ever molded fiber items produced without added PFAS, highlighting Eco-Products' commitment to compostable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions
