These innovations highlight the significant progress being made in adopting paperbased solutions, driven by both functionality and sustainability.

Alter Eco's paper-based pack reduces weight and improves recyclability for chocolate range

SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026Expert Custom Boxes, a trusted provider of innovative custom packaging solutions, proudly announces its premium range of Custom Mylar Bags, designed to meet the growing demand for secure, flexible, and visually appealing packaging across multiple industries.

The bill faced pushback from groups like Ameripen and bottlers. Vowing to return stronger next year, Sen. Heidi Campbell said she’s proud of raising EPR awareness in the Southeast.

The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act, an extended producer responsibility for packaging bill led by state Sen. Heidi Campbell, was sidelined in a hearing Wednesday. Campbell says the bill’s coalition will return stronger next year.

Cosmo Films has expanded its flexible packaging portfolio with a new range of BOPP, CPP and BOPET-based films engineered specifically for pet food packaging. The introduction includes a new high heat-resistant TR-BOPP film along with advanced barrier and lidding films, strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering next-generation, food-safe packaging.

The new Bag-in-Box system consists of an inner plastic bag and an outer cardboard box, combining lightweight design with robustness and functionality. The cardboard box is fully recyclable, ensuring that the environmental impact is reduced across the entire product lifecycle - from production and logistics to end-of-life management. Compared to the previously used 20-liter canister, the new packaging requires 80% less plastic, while the waste volume is reduced twelvefold.