Why consistent national standards for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims matter What this might mean for more packaging-related federal laws, such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation What the packaging industry should keep an eye out for as the bill moves through Congress. Two critical pieces in the current version of the PACK Act must remain: 1. The PACK Act would stop additional states or new states — any state — from having different language related to recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims. 2. If a company chooses to use recyclable, compostable, or reusable claims, they will need third-party certification to substantiate that claim.

Silvernail has two decades of experience leading global companies in the manufacturing and technology sectors. He joins IP from KKR & Co., Inc., a global investment firm, where he served as an executive advisor. Silvernail served as the Chairman and CEO of Madison Industries, one of the world's largest privately held companies. Prior to that, Silvernail served as Chairman and CEO of IDEX Corporation from 2011 to 2020. Employee engagement reached best-in-class performance and total shareholder return grew by more than 500% during his tenure at IDEX. Silvernail previously held executive positions at Rexnord Industries, Newell Rubbermaid and Danaher Corporation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Stryker Corporation. International Paper Lead Director Chris Connor said, "Andy is an experienced CEO with an extensive track record for creating value. His strategic agility, core values and drive for results align with and will enhance IP's outstanding leadership team. We are confident that he is the right person to build on the success achieved under Mark Sutton's leadership."

AptarGroup, Inc. announced that it has updated its Scope 1 and 2 science-based targets, setting an emissions reduction goal consistent with requirements to limit global temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius by year 2030. In 2021, Aptar significantly surpassed the original goals for emissions reduction to the WB2°C scenario and as a result, the Company has worked to update these goals to be more ambitious. Today, Aptar is proud to announce that its Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions reduction targets align to the 1.5°C scenario and have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).