Webinar Recap: Understanding Bottle Bills & Deposit Return Systems (DRS) in the US 1. Introduction to Bottle Bills & DRS Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), or bottle bills, are refundable-deposit policies designed to curb waste and boost beverage container recycling. Consumers pay a small... Continue Reading
Sustainable Packaging in Action: Case Studies of Leading Industry Redesigns Webinar Highlights 1. Opening Theme: Sustainable Packaging as a Strategic Shift The industry is moving from trend-based sustainability to a strategic, systemic approach. Key principle: Design for... Continue Reading
The NACD is honored to announce that Amy Molloy, Sales Director, Beauty for Aptar North America, received the 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the packaging industry. Amy began her career in 2007 at SeaquistPerfect Dispensing, now part of... Continue Reading
Each year, the NACD honors the suppliers who prove themselves by their work. Reliability. Quality. Service. These are the measures. In 2025, two firms rose above the rest. Each showed the discipline and consistency that mark a true partner in this industry. Each earned recognition. The 2025... Continue Reading
The NACD is proud to recognize the most innovative and creative packaging designs of the past year through the annual NACD Packaging Awards. With 13 competitive categories, plus the coveted Best of Show and People’s Choice awards, this celebration highlights excellence across a broad range... Continue Reading
NACD members attended a webinar last week which took an in-depth look at the How2Recycle Label. The program was presented by The Packaging School, which conducted original research for NACD. Members can access the webinar recording (and dozens more) on demand. Continue Reading
Highlights from NACD's exclusive webinar from The Packaging School Continue Reading
More than 50 packaging suppliers will exhibit at the NACD 2024 Fall Expo September 9 and 10 in Rosemont, IL. With this many exhibitors, the show is already larger than any NACD Expo in recent memory! The initial list of exhibitors is below. Continue Reading
Since 1988, the National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) has recognized excellence within the packaging industry through its annual awards ceremony. This May, during the NACD Annual Meeting in Lake Oconee, Georgia, the association recognized Hub Plastics and PHOENIX as the 2024 Supplier Continue Reading
Keith Strope Honored as 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Continue Reading
The NACD Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2024 Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Dawn Nowicki from MRP Solutions. Dawn has served on the Industry Advisory Council and has organized countless presentations and webinars for the NACD. Continue Reading
NACD proudly announces the 2024 Bernard M. Seid Best of Show Award to TricorBraun for J.Rose Gin. Continue Reading
