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Sean Riley

Sean Riley With over 20 years of experience working with and as a packaging and processing media member, Sean Riley became PMMI Media Group’s Senior News Director in 2022. Sean joined PMMI as Editor in Chief of Packaging Machinery Technology and the PACK EXPO Show Daily in 2006, after previous editorial stints at Package Printing and Packaging Strategies. He has become the voice and face of numerous PMMI and PMMI Media Group digital products, serving as host of the unPACKed podcast and multiple video series.

Shifting Recycling Responsibility in New Hampshire

The state could be poised to be the 11th nationwide to implement producer and distributor responsibility law.

January 23, 2024

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Melitta Touts Recycling Certifications on New Packaging

The Forest Stewardship Council and Biodegradable Products Institute certifications demonstrate and highlight the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

January 18, 2024

Hershey's Faces Class Action Suit Over Reese's Packaging

The legal challenge is spurred by consumers who claim the packaging doesn’t match the product.

January 8, 2024

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Tequila Komos and Green Loop Pioneer New Sustainable Solutions

First to utilize BIOPALL by Green Loop’s hybrid pallets and packaging made with agave production waste.

November 30, 2023

BioPall are made of 70% agave fiber and 30% wood sourced from sustainably managed forests.

European Parliament Revises Packaging Directive

New revision calling for most packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030.

November 30, 2023

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Coke, Nestle and Danone’s Recycling Claims Questioned by BEUC

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has raised concerns about the accuracy of recycling claims on plastic bottles, suggesting they mislead consumers.

November 22, 2023

Coke, Nestle And Danone’s Recycling Claims Questioned

Amazon Europe Hits 100% Recyclable Delivery Packaging

Amazon's European operations have transitioned to fully recyclable delivery materials, including paper bags, cardboard envelopes, and boxes.

November 20, 2023

Survey Says Consumers Prefer Paper Packaging

Consumers are increasingly choosing paper packaging for its environmental benefits, recyclability, and convenience.

November 20, 2023

Nestlé's use of engineered paper for Smarties packaging shows that companies are attempting to meet consumer demand for paper-based packaging.

World Not Poised to Meet MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment 2025 Goal

Global efforts show progress on plastic pollution is possible – but the world remains off track to meet the necessary mark.

October 31, 2023

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New York farmers, businesses balk at packaging bill

Business owners and packaging producers in the Empire State argue that elected officials are rushing the process,

October 25, 2023

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Haulers feed the tipping floor at WM's new Houston West Side material recovery facility (MRF).

WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell

WM just announced a billion-dollar investment in recycling infrastructure. We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how the money will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.

Widely recyclable means that more than 60% of U.S. households can toss these materials into their curbside bin.

Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?

Retrofitting remote services is cheaper than purchasing new machinery, but cost of service is still the technology's top drawback for end-users.

Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring

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Elevate Your Packaging Business: Discover the Key Trends of 2024

Elevate Your Packaging Business: Discover the Key Trends of 2024