Tips to Encourage Recycling in the Workplace Recycling in your work environment can be easy and beneficial to the planet with just a few simple steps. Recycling is an important part of creating a more circular loop for single-use items. Water bottles, soda cans, yogurt cups, and salad containers are perhaps all part of […]

  2026 Deli and Bakery Best Practices – According to Progressive Grocer If you haven’t read the May 2026 Progressive Grocer magazine, here are a few highlights for deli and bakery best practices, and where that intersects with packaging trends. Grocery trends are continuing to change and evolve, and deli and bakery are no exception. […]

  Eco-Friendly Manufacturing and Reducing Environmental Impact Here are a few ways that Placon is an industry-leader in eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Being a leader in plastics manufacturing comes with responsibility. That’s why eco-friendly manufacturing practices are vital to our Placon identity. We’ve been a leader in green manufacturing processes for decades, leading the way in […]

  How do Oil Prices Impact Plastic Manufacturing? If you’re wondering what some of the broader implications of oil prices increasing might be, let’s take a look at how it impacts plastic manufacturing in this blog. Headlines may showcase rising gas prices at the pump, expected shortages of motor oil, or daily fluctuations on negotiations […]

  Placon’s 60th Anniversary May 12, 2026 Here’s a quick look back in Placon’s history over the last six decades and a look forward to an exciting future. We’re excited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Placon this year! This important milestone is an achievement that represents the quality, innovation, and excellence of our products […]

  2026 Sustainability Report Learn how Placon is shaping an eco-friendly future with a few highlights from our 2026 Sustainability Report. Green initiatives aren’t a new catchphrase; Placon has proudly led the industry in eco-friendly manufacturing since 1991 when we first introduced post-consumer recycled (PCR) content into our retail packaging. But our commitment to greener […]