Tetra Pak has made new advancements in the area of recycled content, expanding its offering of packaging solutions using certified recycled polymers to cover new formats, product categories and geographies. The expansion is a key milestone in the company’s journey towards a circular portfolio, turning waste into new resources, and reducing the industry’s dependence on virgin, fossil-based materials. It comes at a pivotal moment, aligning with the recently released European Commission’s proposal for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.2 Fossil-based plastic production is set to increase by 10.8% between 2021 and 20253. At the same time, 86% of shoppers are concerned about the usage of plastic and its impact on the environment, and believe that using recycled plastic is one of the best ways to tackle this challenge4. They have also started to act on it, increasingly choosing to buy products or packages with recycled material in the last year.5

Many stakeholders want to align aspects such as producer definitions and covered materials. But other areas must consider state individuality and await data from U.S. implementations, sources say. Organizations representing brand owners and packaging companies are calling for greater harmonization across extended producer responsibility laws and legislation, where proliferation has added layers of complexity to compliance. The spread of packaging EPR in the United States happened slowly — then very quickly. “It took years to get to the first two states” — Maine and Oregon — but then within a period of a few years, “it went from two states to seven states with enacted laws,” said Danielle Waterfield, Ameripen’s policy director.

During an earnings call, executives also discussed maintaining higher inventories to mitigate any disruptions related to conflict in the Middle East and advancing Berry integration synergies. Amcor plans to open a new headquarters. “Beginning in 2027, we will initiate the migration and consolidation of select corporate functions to a new U.S. headquarters in Miami, Florida, aligning resources more closely with our operating footprint,” said CFO Stephen Scherger. Amcor’s head office is currently in Zurich. “Switzerland and Australia will remain important parts of our corporate footprint.” Amcor is also planning to adapt its fiscal calendar to align with the calendar year.