Maria Rachal
EditorMaria has been a business journalist at Janmckinley since 2018, with background covering the medical technology, waste and recycling industries before launching Packaging Dive. She lives in Washington, D.C. and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and politics.
172 articles by Maria Rachal
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Massachusetts Senate calls for EPR study commission in broader plastics bill
June 24, 2024 -
Minnesota governor signs packaging EPR law with mixed response from recyclers
May 22, 2024 -
Litter audit data could drive more litigation and policy, experts say
May 22, 2024 -
Minnesota legislature passes packaging EPR bill with ‘shared responsibility’ model
May 21, 2024 -
EPR laws’ labeling implications create more questions for CPGs
May 8, 2024 -
Colorado legislature greenlights ‘medium’ scenario for EPR implementation
April 24, 2024 -
Circular Action Alliance is lone PRO to submit program plan for Oregon EPR
April 3, 2024 -
Keurig brewing up compostable K-Rounds as alternative to plastic coffee pods
March 15, 2024 -
California opens public comment period on draft EPR regulations
March 13, 2024 -
5 themes from the Senate hearing on packaging EPR
March 7, 2024 -
New York EPR bill gets refreshed 2024 push
Jan. 22, 2024 -
CalRecycle releases initial findings for recyclability labeling, EPR law implementation
Jan. 3, 2024 -
Ball pushes EPR with deposit return systems in latest ‘50 States of Recycling’ report
Dec. 20, 2023 -
US Plastics Pact advises on role of mass balance in PCR certification
Nov. 27, 2023 -
Amped-up ‘Break Free from Plastic’ legislation reintroduced in Congress
Oct. 26, 2023 -
CalRecycle seeks PRO applicants for California packaging EPR law
Oct. 13, 2023 -
US Composting Council, BPI release product labeling legislative guidelines
Oct. 6, 2023 -
CPGs, brands respond to EPA’s draft plastic pollution prevention strategy
Aug. 16, 2023 -
Kraft Heinz looks to transform plastic packaging portfolio
Aug. 2, 2023 -
Coca-Cola to source rPET from Republic Services’ upcoming polymer centers
July 17, 2023 -
Rhode Island legislature supports restricting foam containers, mini alcohol bottles
June 20, 2023 -
Recycling stakeholders report minor progress in second round of UN plastic pollution talks
June 7, 2023 -
General Mills, Horizon Organic to add QR codes with location-specific recycling information
May 31, 2023 -
Debates emerge as FTC reassesses packaging recyclability claims under Green Guides
May 24, 2023 -
Reports recommend packaging changes ahead of next global plastics treaty negotiations
May 17, 2023