How We Rebuilt an End‑of‑Line Operation from the Ground Up By Jake McGeary When I was first brought into this project, the issue wasn’t a single machine or a single bottleneck. It was risk. The plant was running a manual end‑of‑line operation that required eight to ten people just to pack product into cases. On top of that, two more employees were needed…
Read the ArticleEco-Friendly Packaging Materials in 2026: What’s Changed—and What Matters Now Originally published July 2023. Updated for 2026 to reflect new materials, regulations, and sustainability priorities. Sustainable packaging has evolved quickly over the past few years. What started as a conversation about recyclable materials and waste reduction is now shaped by Extended Producer…
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Extended Producer Responsibility is reshaping how companies evaluate tertiary packaging. This article explains why tracking and If measuring material use, reducing virgin plastic, and optimizing stretch film, tape, cornerboard, and dunnage now can lower future EPR costs.
Read the ArticleIn 2026, packaging must do more than wrap pallets or stabilize loads. It must contribute to circularity, comply with emerging producer-responsibility laws, optimize material use, and integrate with smart logistics systems.
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SPC Advance highlighted AI, EPR, and sustainability as driving forces in packaging. Companies embracing sustainable, tech-enabled solutions gain efficiency, compliance, and competitive advantage.
Read the ArticleSPC Advance 2025 will spotlight EPR, eco-modulation, recycled content, and AI-driven sustainability signaling a new era of accountability in packaging. Group O helps brands stay ahead with optimized, compliant, and sustainable packaging solutions that drive both cost savings and environmental impact.
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Mono-material packaging, using a single recyclable material like PE or PP, is simplifying recycling and boosting sustainability. Group O helps brands adopt these solutions in tertiary packaging to protect products, cut waste, and meet environmental goals.
Read the ArticleEPR regulations promote sustainable packaging and waste reduction. Group O supports this effort by helping companies design recyclable, eco-friendly packaging that lowers environmental impact and material waste.
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Presented by Marissa Lundberg, VP, National Accounts, Packaging & Sustainability, Group O 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit – Dallas, TX Group O was honored to participate as a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit, where Marissa Lundberg delivered a thought-provoking presentation on the critical role of tertiary packaging in advancing corporate sustainability…
Read the ArticleInnovation, Policy & the Future of Sustainable Packaging This year’s SPC Impact in Seattle brought together some of the most forward-thinking leaders and organizations shaping the future of sustainable packaging. Across the conference, two major themes stood out: the accelerating momentum behind Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation and the emerging role of AI in driving packaging innovation…
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