Maria Rachal
EditorMaria has been a business journalist at Industry Dive 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.
159 articles by Maria Rachal
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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 -
Amazon, Yum Brands, Kroger face upcoming shareholder votes on circular packaging
May 10, 2023 -
Recycling, packaging groups urge FTC to modernize Green Guides
April 26, 2023 -
Reuse gets enthusiastic White House, EPA support
April 26, 2023 -
Bold Reuse launches retail glass packaging reuse pilot
April 17, 2023 -
Ball’s net zero climate plans touts support for EPR, container deposit policy
April 7, 2023 -
CNG, electric or hybrid? WM execs talk evolving fleet strategy
March 21, 2023 -
Plastics recyclers examine influence of secondary sortation, legislation and flexible packaging on PCR markets
March 8, 2023 -
EPR ‘crucial’ to hitting resource recovery goal, GFL exec says
March 3, 2023 -
US Plastics Pact makes varied progress on circular packaging; 2025 targets may be out of reach
Feb. 27, 2023 -
First NYC commercial waste zone implementation could begin in 2024, DSNY says
Feb. 23, 2023 -
Republic plans electric fleet expansion with Oshkosh deal, anticipates EV purchase jump by 2028
Feb. 21, 2023 -
Direct Pack gets Recycling Partnership grant for PET thermoform recycling in Mexico
Feb. 10, 2023 -
City Haul: How fast-growing cities have rerouted their collection systems
Feb. 6, 2023