Article2 min read Nov 6, 2025Paper Packaging Market to Reach USD 582 Billion by 2035The global paper packaging materials market is set for strong expansion, driven by increasing consumer awareness of environmental sustainability, stricter regulatory mandates, and rising adoption of eco-friendly packaging solutions across multiple industries. According to a recent industry report by Fact.MR, the market is expected to expand significantly over the coming decade.
Article1 min read Feb 27, 2025Hood Container Joins P+PB Residential Recycling ProgramHood Container has joined Box to Nature program – Paper and Packaging Board’s (P+PB) residential recycling program. Developed by P+PB in collaboration with participating paper and corrugated manufacturing companies and industry partners, Box to Nature is an initiative where box manufacturers work with e-commerce brands to print a graphic on their boxes that encourages consumers to recycle.
Article3 min read Oct 3, 2024Release Liners Market to Grow 4 Percent to Reach $15.4 Billion by 2029The global release liner market is expected to grow from USD 12.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.4 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.0%, according to a new report provided by MarketsandMarkets, "Release Liners Market by Substrate Type (Glassine/Calendered Kraft Paper, Polyolefin Coated Paper, Clay Coated Paper), Application (Labels, Pressure-Sensitive Tapes, Hygiene), Material Type, Labeling Technology, and Region - Global Forecast to 2029."
Article2 min read Aug 1, 2024DS Smith North America Launches New PackRight Workshops for Sustainable Packaging DesignDS Smith has launched PackRight 2.0, a hybrid collaboration experience. The new offering features interactive workshops to help businesses in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), e-commerce and other industries innovate and enhance the sustainability of their packaging using DS Smith's proprietary Circular Design Metrics.
Article6 min read Aug 4, 2023North American/European Containerboard Capacity DeclinesContainerboard capacity growth has shifted dramatically from the 2020-2021 boom to 2022 slowdowns in North America and Europe, driven by declining consumer spending, energy crises, and reduced e-commerce demand. Operations managers and industry leaders face critical decisions as operating rates hit 2008 levels, with recovery not expected until 2024. Key market drivers include sustainability initiatives, microflute technology adoption, and virgin fiber production alignment with green transition goals. Strategic considerations for capacity investments, fiber availability challenges in Asia, and economic uncertainty create both risks and opportunities for containerboard producers navigating this volatile market landscape.
