Recycling
Oregon Launches Statewide Recycling Modernization Act to Standardize Materials and Expand Access
Oregon.gov, July 3, 2025
The new legislation revamps recycling across Oregon by establishing uniform material standards and expanding drop-off access statewide. Read more
Pensacola Reboots Curbside Recycling with AI-Powered Contamination Detection
Waste Today, July 6, 2025
The Florida city launches upgraded recycling routes enhanced by artificial intelligence, improving sorting quality and reducing landfill overflow. Read more
Paper and Pulp Innovation / Corporate Strategy
Zellcheming Expo 2025 Showcases Breakthroughs in Sustainable Paper Technologies
Pulp & Paper News, July 1, 2025
The Frankfurt-based trade fair features revolutionary coating methods, carbon-neutral pulping, and smart packaging prototypes. Read more
Eastman Loses $375M DOE Grant for Texas Plastics Recycling Facility, Project May Still Proceed
Recycling Today, July 3, 2025
Eastman’s proposed chemical recycling plant in Texas is now in question after losing federal funding, though executives vow to continue development. Read more
Pulp and Paper Industry Faces Tariff Pressures and Mill Closures
Atradius Blog, June 12, 2025
New U.S. tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada have disrupted global supply chains. Mill closures and mounting costs are forcing companies to pivot toward sustainable packaging and strategic consolidation. Read more
Baled Cardboard Prices Hold Strong in July 2025 Despite Market Volatility
My Garbage Collection, July 2025
National average prices for baled cardboard range from $60 to $120 per ton. High-demand regions like the Northeast report prices as high as $150, driven by e-commerce activity and sustainability programs. Read more
Containerboard
Greif Sells Containerboard Business to PCA for $1.8B, Refocuses on Polymer-Based Packaging
Recycling Today, July 2, 2025
Greif divests mills and facilities to PCA, pivoting its business model toward flexible and polymer-based solutions. Read more
Cascades to Close Niagara Falls Containerboard Mill, Impacting 123 Employees
Canadian Manufacturing, July 6, 2025
Cascades announces permanent closure of the Niagara facility due to declining profitability and aging infrastructure. Read more
Containerboard Capacity Shrinks Nearly 6% in 2025 Amid Industry Consolidation
Packaging Dive, June 24, 2025
North American mill closures—including Georgia-Pacific and International Paper—have reduced containerboard capacity by 5.5 percent. Analysts suggest this may rebalance supply and demand, ushering in a more stable era for producers. Read more
Did you know?
The folding carton was invented by accident in 1879 when a pressman at the Robert Gair box plant misaligned the printing plates, nearly slicing through the paperboard. That mishap sparked the idea to cut and crease cartons in a single operation—revolutionizing packaging forever. Today, folding cartons are a $10 billion industry in the U.S., used for everything from cereal boxes to luxury cosmetics.
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