Sustainability & Compliance

Prepare for the California SB 54 Deadline

California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, or SB 54, sets ambitious goals for packaging circularity. A critical reporting deadline is approaching in 2026. Recent regulatory movements have created a new urgency for ...

Queenie Fong

Mar 24, 2026•Four-minute read

Sustainability & Compliance

California SB 54 and Your Plastic Packaging

California's Senate Bill 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, transforms how brands manage packaging. This law requires producers to make all single-use packaging and plastic food service ware sold in California r...

Queenie Fong

Mar 20, 2026•Four-minute read

Sustainability & ComplianceBrand Guides

Glass vs Plastic Packaging for Beauty Brands

Choosing between glass and plastic packaging requires a careful analysis of your product, brand, and supply chain. The right choice balances cost, sustainability, durability, and customer experience. Glass offers a premium feel but is heavy, fragile, and e...

Queenie Fong

Mar 17, 2026•Three-minute read

Sustainability & Compliance

Is Sustainable Packaging More Expensive?

Yes, sustainable packaging can have a higher upfront cost than conventional options. The price of materials like post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic is driven by complex collection, sorting, and manufacturing processes. While the initial investment may be...

Queenie Fong

Mar 13, 2026•Five-minute read

Sustainability & CompliancePCR Materials

How to Transition to rPET Bottles Under California SB 54

If you sell packaged products in California, SB 54 is pushing packaging toward formats that are recyclable in practice and measurable in reporting. SB 54 creates an extended producer responsibility program for packaging and plastic food service ware, and C...

Queenie Fong

Mar 5, 2026•Four-minute read

Sustainability & CompliancePCR Materials

Understanding Sustainable Plastic Packaging

Sustainable packaging does not mean eliminating plastic. It means designing and using plastic more responsibly. At ProPacks, sustainability begins with understanding how material selection, manufacturing efficiency, and recyclability work together. Modern...

Queenie Fong

Jan 15, 2026•Two-minute read

Sustainability & CompliancePCR Materials

Expanding Our PCR Plastic Packaging Program

We are expanding our sustainable packaging program by offering Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic across our bottle, jar, and closure product lines. This step reflects our commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining structural strength...

Queenie Fong

Aug 25, 2025•Two-minute read