At SPC Impact 2025 in Seattle, we learned about the necessity of harmonizing sustainable packaging action — and we got the tools to do it. With nearly 800 attendees, the event brought together packaging professionals, policy experts, brand leaders, recyclers, and changemakers. Together, we shaped the path forward for sustainable packaging in an era defined by transformative policies and urgent environmental challenges.
“The Show Has Started”: Navigating Packaging EPR
“With EPR, “CAA President Jeff Fielkow said, “We have a chance to be collaborative and change the narrative on how education and outreach work to solve the reasons why composting and recycling aren’t working.”
Where Do We Go From Here?: The Future of Sustainable Packaging
In the 2025 Sustainable Packaging Trends Report, SPC outlined four trends that should be part of packaging professionals’ plans.
More Data and More Dollars: Improving Material Recovery
Improving recovery requires more than just better systems — it needs better data and more investment. As Recycle Coach’s Jeff Galad put it: “The data tells us we need more data.” But we also need more dollars.
Winning Hearts and Minds: How Can We Make Sustainability Easy and Rewarding for Consumers?
Thinking with your conscious brain is hard. Lead with the benefits to consumers. There’s a grief to innovation.
