Firstleaf says lighter glass and packaging materials lowers the weight of its shipments. NAPA, Calif. — Firstleaf on Tuesday announces a partnership with Saxco, the premier provider of packaging solutions to the wine, beer, liquor and food industries. Through supply chain partners like Saxco, Firstleaf is able to reduce its environmental impact by using lighter… read more

Providing foodservice operators with a sustainable alternative to traditional foam trays. SAYREVILLE, N.J. – Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging solutions, on Tuesday announced the launch of its new line of pulp protein and produce trays. This certified commercially compostable packaging solution provides foodservice operators with a sustainable alternative to traditional… read more

Clorox announced the sale of certain wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Clorox Argentina”), with operations in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, to Apex Capital, a private equity fund associated with Grupo Mariposa, a 139-year old food and beverage company with operations in 16 countries, and an investment group led by Diego Barral, former senior vice president and general manager… read more

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has announced that its board of directors has selected Andrew Silvernail as chief executive officer (CEO), following an extensive evaluation process. Effective May 1, 2024, Silvernail will take over the position from Mark Sutton, who had previously announced the final phase of the CEO succession process. Sutton will continue to serve… read more

Kruger Products is expanding production of its Scotties facial tissues at its Richelieu plant in Gatineau, Quebec. Through an expansion project involving a total investment of $14.5 million and the creation of 16 new jobs, Kruger Products inaugurated a new facial tissue converting line at the plant in November 2023. This new addition will allow… read more

Welcome to Tissue Weekly North America! Your new weekly newsletter on LinkedIn about the tissue market. Below, take a look at this week’s highlights: Company’s commitment to ethical business practices highlighted by Ethisphere for ninth yearKimberly-Clark, a leading company in the consumer products industry, has been awarded the World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2024 recognition by… read more

Understanding the Current State of a Recycling System is Key Extended producer responsibility, or EPR, is a waste management strategy typically used for hard-to-recycle materials. EPR is gaining attention in the U.S., mostly at the state level. State EPR legislation varies, but bills are focused on improving the recycling rates of materials commonly found in… read more

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings,” according to their press release. The news story says that the rules reflect the SEC’s continued efforts to respond to global investors “who demand consistent, comparable, and reliable information… read more

Compostable and Biodegradable Cutlery is Better for the Environment Compostable cutlery is a great option because it is compostable, meaning it can be used to enrich soil for better plant growth. Our compostable cutlery is also biodegradable. Unlike traditional plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose, compostable cutlery will break down naturally in… read more