Today on Packaging Today, Evelio, Adam, and Cory are drilling into one of the most controversial—and potentially industry‑shifting—headlines in packaging this year.
🧪 Lead Story — Chemical Recycling Takes the Hot Seat
At a July 16 congressional hearing, representatives from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), The Recycling Partnership, and Flexible Packaging Association testified in front of the House Subcommittee on whether chemical recycling should be classified as manufacturing—or just another waste trick.
We’ll unpack:
What “chemical recycling” really means for packaging materials
Why some lawmakers say it’s the future of supply chains — while others call it a distraction
The risks, the opportunities, the jobs, and whether this actually helps reduce virgin plastic
📈 Bonus Coverage — Big Packaging Market & Upcoming Events
We’ll also link this to the massive growth seen in sectors like sustainable “healthcare packaging”, and how regulatory pressure and evolving supply chains will play into the next generation of materials and formats. Plus, stay tuned for our preview of major industry events coming up — because the wins and mis‑steps will be on full display.
🎯 If you work in packaging design, sourcing, sustainability or brand strategy, this episode is essential. We’re dropping context, calling out hype, and scouting what you should actually be doing now.
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