Are you wrapping gifts for the holidays this year? According to MarineBio, every year in America, 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper end up in the landfill, so before you pick up a roll of shiny paper, take a
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Quantifying Plastic Pollution: Closing the Micro- and Macroplastic Gap In LCA
Plastic Pollution
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, 19 to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste are leaked into aquatic ecosystems annually. This is the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic being dumped into the world’s
What is Life Cycle Assessment, and Why Should You Use It?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a standardized and reliable method that is used to calculate the environmental impact across the entire life cycle of a product or package. This impact is determined through various different indicators and methods, the most
Balancing the Reuse Equation: Pinpointing Decision Criteria using Life Cycle Assessment
Reusable packaging seems like the ideal solution for a more circular economy, but without data, it’s difficult to know for sure. To fully understand the impacts of an entire reuse system, conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is essential. LCA
Top 5 Sustainable Packaging Trends for 2025
This year has demonstrated once again how the market is constantly evolving and changing. In only the past 5 months, Oregon, Colorado, and California have introduced EPR fees, and the United States Government has now enacted tariffs. But even these
Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) in Packaging: Benefits, Challenges, and Industry Insights
Modern businesses continually seek ways to reduce their environmental impacts without sacrificing product quality or customer experiences. Many turn to sustainable packaging solutions as a viable method of reducing energy consumption without changing their product formulations.
Post-consumer recycled content (PCR)
PCFs and Sustainability: A Key to Transparent Carbon Reporting
What is a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)?
A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) measures the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product throughout its lifecycle, expressed in kilograms of CO2-equivalent (kg CO2e). The scope of a
Reporting Carbon Footprint with Scope 1, 2, and 3
History of Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
Reporting a company’s carbon footprint might seem like a concept from this decade, but carbon accounting dates back to 2001, when the first Corporate Standard for carbon footprint reporting was published by
The Future of Product & Packaging Sustainability: 5 Podcasts Featuring Trayak’s Expert Insights
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
Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program: What Businesses Need to Know for 2025
Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program represents a shift in how businesses manage product packaging and environmental impact. The Circular Action Alliance (CAA) released a comprehensive project plan that implements Oregon’s EPR program by expanding recycling infrastructure, promoting education of