# 102 - Weekly packaging news - specright summit, corrugated recycling rates, LLDPE gets FDA approval!

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2022-01-28
- Length: 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-01-28-102-weekly-packaging-news-specright-summit-corrugated-recycling-rates-lldpe-gets
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/102-weekly-packaging-news-specright-369

## Summary

Hosts Adam Peak and Corey Connors discuss recent developments in the packaging industry, including the Specright summit, FDA approval for PCR in LLDPE, and corrugated recycling rates. They highlight the importance of digital transformation and transparency in packaging specifications, citing Specright's role in democratizing data. The conversation also covers the challenges brands face in meeting PCR content goals and the need for government pressure to drive sustainable practices.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-01-28-102-weekly-packaging-news-specright-summit-corrugated-recycling-rates-lldpe-gets#t=9) Introduction and Specright Summit Recap
- [5:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-01-28-102-weekly-packaging-news-specright-summit-corrugated-recycling-rates-lldpe-gets#t=355) FDA Approval of PCR in LLDPE
- [11:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-01-28-102-weekly-packaging-news-specright-summit-corrugated-recycling-rates-lldpe-gets#t=669) Corrugated Recycling Rates and Challenges
- [13:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-01-28-102-weekly-packaging-news-specright-summit-corrugated-recycling-rates-lldpe-gets#t=804) Industry Updates and Podcast News

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Specright (company)
- Packaging Digest (other)
- FDA (other)
- LLDPE (material)
- EPAC (company)
- Intercero (company)
- West Rock (company)

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