Q3 2025 Packaging Quarterly Review

This document is a quarterly report detailing the developments in the packaging industry for the third quarter of 2025. It focuses on the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, which are reshaping industry practices by shifting the responsibility for sustainable packaging from consumers to producers. The report outlines how EPR programs require packaging manufacturers to join Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) to manage compliance and operational obligations. It discusses the growing trend of bans on single-use plastics in various U.S. states and the implications for packaging design and materials. The report also highlights recent mergers and acquisitions in the packaging sector, emphasizing the innovation driven by EPR compliance. Additionally, it presents insights into global packaging valuations, pricing trends, and the anticipated growth of the zero-waste packaging market. The report concludes with a look at how companies are adapting to EPR regulations to maintain competitiveness and sustainability in a rapidly evolving market.