Sustainability Starts Here
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
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
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)
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 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
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 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
As the environmental impact of packaging becomes a growing concern, countries worldwide are implementing stricter regulations to minimize packaging waste and encourage sustainable practices. The landscape of these regulations is constantly evolving, making it difficult for businesses to keep up.
This blog is the first of a series of materials that we will cover. Look forward to in-depth articles on plastics, papers, and glass.
From food canisters, collapsible tubes, aerosols, or gas cylinders to secondary packaging systems including overwraps and
The fast fashion industry is rapidly growing with increasing demand and substantial environmental impacts. To keep up with changing fashion trends and consumer demand, companies have leaned into mass production at the expense of environmental and social factors. This new