The world is facing an alarming plastic pollution problem that is affecting the environment and the health of our oceans. The production of plastic only produces about 850 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and contributes for about 20% of the oil consumption in the world. 50% of plastic is used only once before […]
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As consumers become more environmentally conscious, the demand for sustainably packaged beverages has increased. Beverage companies have responded to this demand by developing packaging solutions that are both eco-friendly and functional. There are several types of sustainable beverage packaging, many of which we have discussed in previous posts, however, let’s do a recap: Biodegradable and
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For decades, the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) have been a well-known mantra for environmentally conscious individuals and businesses. However, there is a growing movement to add another “R” to the mix: returnability. This concept emphasizes the importance of returning products to their point of origin for reuse or recycling, rather than throwing them away
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In recent years, there has been growing concern about the impact of plastic waste on the environment. Traditional petroleum-based plastic products have a long lifespan and are not easily biodegradable, leading to a significant amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans. We still may ask ourselves why plastic is so bad for the environment.
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Lightweighting is a key strategy in the development of sustainable packaging. The goal of lightweight is to reduce the number of materials used in packaging without sacrificing performance or functionality. It is important for companies, particularly their brands, to not compromise the structural integrity of their packaging. This not only reduces the environmental impact of
Sustainability as a whole continues to trend into the new year. According to the National Restaurant Association “What’s Hot” culinary forecast for 2023, which saw a reflection of pandemic trends and current economic pressures in its forecast, zero waste/sustainability/upcycled foods is still trending. This leads us to refillable packaging within the realm of sustainability. Refillable
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Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the packaging industry, and one area where this is especially relevant is in the production of labels. Traditional inks and adhesives used in label production can be harmful to the environment by releasing VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) into the environment, but fortunately, there are now bio-based alternatives available that
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Industrial Compostable, Home Compostable, what is the difference? Simply defined: compost is a mixture that consists primarily of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land. Scientific definition: “compost is the biological degradation process of heterogeneous solid organic materials under controlled moist, self-heating, and aerobic conditions to obtain a stable material that
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There are many forces that can move food and restaurant trends, and the last two years have had brands hustling to keep up. Food trends change, and 2023 is no different. These are some of this year’s trends: There were changes in every aspect of the industry, many of which were out of necessity to
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