Sustainability Starts Here
Heading to SPC Impact next week? So are we!
Our team will be on-site and would love to meet with you to talk about LCA, sustainable packaging strategies, and how Trayak can support your goals.
To set up a meeting, contact [email protected].
Date: April 28 – May 1, 2025
Join us in Orlando, Florida from March 24th – 26th for the ISTA 2025 Conference.
This past week, Trayak team members attended the Smithers Sustainability in Packaging 2025 Conference in Chicago where industry leaders discussed the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Regulations Matter: Businesses must prepare for increasing regulations and evolving policies like EPR Fees and PPWR.
Transparency Matters: When companies miss sustainability targets, staying committed and communicating openly with customers generates better trust and engagement than abandoning goals.
Data Matters: Accurate and reliable data is the foundation for effective sustainbility strategies.
At Trayak we empower businessses with solutions to stay on track–from EPR fee management to LCA to Scope Reporting. Contact us for more information!
MASON, OH – February 28th, 2025
Trayak is excited to announce the launch of a new feature in its COMPASS LCA software: the Supplier Portal. This function is designed to address a pertinent challenge faced by Trayak customers – access to supplier specification data needed for Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). By allowing vendors to share critical sustainability information about their products within COMPASS LCA without exposing other proprietary or unnecessary details, the Supplier Portal fosters collaboration while maintaining the security of sensitive data.
The Supplier Portal in COMPASS LCA:
Accurate data is the foundation for reliable and comprehensive life cycle assessments. By eliminating data-sharing obstacles, the Supplier Portal fosters greater transparency and collaboration between suppliers and manufacturers. This feature is part of Trayak’s commitment to enhance and simplify the user experience with the COMPASS LCA sustainability software, empowering businesses to achieve their sustainability objectives with confidence.
For more information about the Supplier Portal feature or to explore how Trayak’s EcoImpact Sustainability Platform can help your business, contact your Trayak representative or reach us at:
+1(513)445-3264
With over a decade of experience assisting industry-leading companies reach their sustainability goals, our leaders at Trayak have been invited to share their insights on a variety of podcasts, discussing everything from the future of sustainable packaging to how companies can incorporate sustainability into their operations. Below are some of the key podcast episodes featuring Trayak’s thought leadership.
Title: Is Starbucks’ New Compostable Cup Really Sustainable? Packaging Today Show
Guest: Prashant Jagtap, President & CEO
Date: February 24th, 2025
Listen on YouTube
In this episode of the Packaging Today Show, Prashant Jagtap joins Evelio Mattos, Adam Peek, and Cory Connors to discuss the critical role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in evaluating packaging choices. Additionally, the conversation covers the growing impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fees, particularly in Oregon, and how companies can leverage data and eco-modulations to stay ahead. Tune in to learn more about Trayak’s latest projects and how we support businesses navigating EPR regulations.
Title: Sustainability Perspectives: Navigating the Green Transition with Data-Driven Strategies
Guest: Mitja Brgant, Director of European Operations
Date: September 16, 2024
Listen on Packaging Europe
In this episode of the Packaging Europe Podcast, Trayak’s Director of European Operations, Mitja Brgant, sat down with Elisabeth Skoda to talk about the Green Transition that many companies are facing. As sustainability demands increase, especially in Europe with the CSRD and ESRS, data-driven sustainability strategies become paramount for catalyzing positive change and meeting sustainability goals. Read more about how Trayak has evolved to meet European requirements.
Title: President Prashant Jagtap (Trayak)
Guest: Prashant Jagtap, President & CEO
Date: August 28, 2024
Listen on Podtail
Prashant Jagtap, President of Trayak, sits down with Cory Connors in this episode to discuss Trayak’s role in advancing sustainable packaging solutions. They discuss how data, especially when made easily interpretable, is key to designing environmentally friendly packaging. Prashant emphasizes that “most designs are optimization problems” and having a flexible and easy to use solution that performs Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and tradeoffs for different sustainability strategies is crucial for balancing sustainability and performance. Additionally, they touch on the complexities of reuse systems, noting that when not properly executed, these systems can sometimes increase environmental impact rather than reduce it.
Title: Sustainability Perspectives with Trayak
Guest: Prashant Jagtap, President & CEO
Date: February 2, 2022
Listen on Packaging Europe
In this episode of the Packaging Podcast, Prashant Jagtap shares his insights on how companies can integrate sustainable practices into their manufacturing and design processes. He discusses the challenges businesses encounter when setting sustainability goals and emphasizes that data-driven strategies are key to making these targets achievable. Prashant also talks about the importance of balancing environmental performance with traditional packaging needs.
Title: Are You Ready For The Sustainable Packaging Data Revolution?
Guests: Prashant Jagtap (Trayak), Matthew Wright (Specright), Adam Peek
Date: December 15, 2021
Listen on Apple Podcasts
In this episode Prashant Jagtap joins Matthew Wright from Specright to explore the future of sustainable packaging and the influence data has in driving this change. They talk about tools used for precise data collection and analysis, enabling companies to move beyond guesswork into actionable insights. Prashant emphasizes the importance of accuracy, not only to back claims but also to meet current and upcoming regulatory demands. Don’t let your company fall behind as others embrace data-driven strategies to lead the way in sustainability.
To stay up to date on the podcasts Trayak is featured in, follow us on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/trayak/
Join us at Spec Summit 2025 in Nashville, TN to learn more about managing your specifications and what to do with your specs.
Dates: February 5th – 7th, 2025
MASON, OH – October 16th, 2024. Trayak’s EcoImpact Sustainability platform, announces the next invaluable part of your packaging workflow: the AI-Powered Automated Sustainability Consultant.
As packaging regulations rapidly evolve, staying ahead can be challenging for designers and brands alike. Navigating these demands requires more than expertise—it calls for cutting-edge tools and a deep understanding of sustainability standards. Enter AI and machine learning: powerful tools that empower every member of your organization to become a sustainability expert, helping you navigate the complexity and drive innovation with ease.
Powered by AI, Trayak’s Automated Sustainability Consultant delivers instant, actionable design recommendations, helping companies optimize their packaging while staying ahead of the latest sustainability regulations. Integrated into EcoImpact, it helps users understand where to improve their packaging and how to meet their sustainability goals.
Whether analyzing the entire packaging system or focusing on a component, users receive feedback that addresses the most impactful areas. Each recommendation is customized based on key points in a company’s packaging – structure, materials, functionality, etc. The recommendations offer sustainability improvements aligned with selected guidelines, making it easier for companies to comply with packaging regulations. From improving recyclability to complying with stricter end-of-life guidelines, the consultant ensures users make more informed design decisions, backed by industry-leading sustainability standards.
The process is fast and intuitive. After instantly analyzing the data, the Automated Sustainability Consultant provides clear and actionable recommendations to help meet and exceed sustainability targets.
To see how the Automated Sustainability Consultant can transform your packaging process contact your Trayak representative today.
+1(513)445-3264
MASON, OH – October 20th, 2024
Trayak, a leader in sustainability analytics, is excited to announce the expansion of its EcoImpact-COMPASS sustainability platform. Now including Scope 1, 2, & 3 emissions tracking software, companies will be able to track and manage emissions across their entire value chain. For years, Trayak’s customers have utilized EcoImpact-COMPASS’s LCA capabilities to report Scope 3 emissions data for products and packaging.
The enhancement offers businesses a more comprehensive understanding of their environmental footprint. Equipped with reliable data, companies can make informed decisions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This advancement aligns with Trayak’s commitment to innovation and its mission to mainstream sustainability practices.
Furthermore, the new emissions tracking software addresses evolving regulatory requirements, including disclosures mandated by the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This feature enables companies to report their emissions with increased ease and accuracy. As regulations and industry expectations evolve, so does Trayak. By consistently innovating and staying in-sync with the latest sustainability standards, Trayak remains a leader in providing data that enhances a company’s environmental performance.
For more information about the new Scope 1, 2, & 3 emission reporting capabilities visit the Scope 1, 2, & 3 Details page on our website. To explore how Trayak’s EcoImpact platform can help your business, reach out to your Trayak representative or contact us with the information below.
+1(513)445-3264
Trayak is a proud sponsor of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Innovator Awards, showcasing the people and organizations behind advancements in packaging sustainability.
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