In an era that is defined by information density, modern industry thrives on data-driven insights. A company would never make a pricing decision without first running a cost-benefit analysis, so why should decisions regarding sustainability be considered differently? There are
According to ISO 14046, a water footprint is the “compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts related to water used or affected by a product, process or organization”.
Most packaging is single-use, meaning it’s designed to be disposed of, but that doesn’t mean that it has to end up incinerated or in the landfill. And yet, that is the fate of the majority of packaging waste across all
As more EPR legislation comes into effect over the next year, businesses will have to spend considerable time and effort addressing these new regulatory requirements. While many states are finalizing their fees and additional rules, many have already released timelines
As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs continue to evolve, producers face increasingly complex reporting requirements. Oregon’s EPR program takes a more novel approach to eco-modulation and environmental impact disclosure by incorporating life cycle assessments
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
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
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
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