- In March 2024, Reynolds Consumer Products announced that Hefty Ultra Strong Fabuloso Scented tall kitchen trash bags have been recognized as one of the 2022 New Product Pacesetters of 2022. The 28th annual report, published by Circana, reveals the top new product launches across the food, beverage and non-food industries. It will attract customer base for the company and will eventually add in the revenue
- In March 2024, Inteplast Group received ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) PLUS certification at the following facilities: Gray Court, SC; Lolita, TX; and Morristown, TN. Inteplast BOPP Films now will be able to produce and supply ISCC-certified materials that are attributed via a mass balance approach. This makes the company one of the first BOPP film manufacturers to hold the ISCC PLUS designation in North America
- In April 2023, Microban International and Berry Global partnered to launch Color Scents scented trash bags with antimicrobial technology. The collaboration combined Microban's expertise with Berry Global's manufacturing capabilities. The new bags, available in three sizes, featured four subtle scents and Microban antimicrobial technology to combat odor-causing bacteria
- In May 2022, Berry Global introduced a new range of high-strength refuse sacks made from recycled plastics. The sacks, produced from tough agricultural plastic waste, were manufactured at Berry Global's facility in Heanor, Derbyshire. Collected through the APE UK scheme, the aim was to increase recycling of non-packaging agricultural plastics to over 70% within five years. These RecyClass certified sacks, available in Tie Top and Tie Handle versions, are now sold in Sainsbury’s supermarkets
- In June 2020, Polykar, completed the expansion of its recycling department in June 2020. The upgrade increased recycling capacity to 10,000 tons annually, diverting more plastic waste from landfills. With state-of-the-art machines, Polykar can now recycle complex materials previously sent to landfills, contributing to its commitment to sustainability. This investment strengthens Polykar's position in the recycled garbage bag market, utilizing recycled resins across its product portfolio
