UK Festival Season Generates 105 Million Single-Use Plastic Waste – Xampla
Some 76% of Brits want plastic-free packaging at festivals, as 105+ million single-use plastic items are wasted during the season.
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Build-A-Bear fires chief growth officer as earnings fall flat
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Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war
Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.