Food waste occurs throughout the entire value chain, primarily during production and consumption. Although consumers contribute to a significant amount of food wasted, several issues can arise during production that leads to unnecessary waste. According to the Food and Agriculture
Recycling is a complex subject and it’s dictated by market demand, rules and regulations. The success of recycling is largely dependent on the end user. However, the brand plays an important role in making packaging easily accepted into our curbside
With environmental packaging labels becoming more prevalent in recent years, consumers have become bombarded with new, oftentimes similar terminology. “Naturally-sourced”, “eco-friendly”, and “biodegradable” are just a few examples of the environmental claims consumers see on the packaging of products in
The metrics by which we measure sustainability are increasingly important. But which metrics are most important as environmentally conscious consumers seek out more sustainable alternatives? Water positive commitments, goals centered on reducing water usage, for example, were virtually unheard of
With increasing concern over the use of plastic and its negative impacts on our health and our environment, a completely natural packaging solution may be an innovative replacement to reduce our dependence on fossil-fuel based materials. Mushroom-based packaging made from
As we use more and more materials in our products, we are running into an issue- many of these materials are finite. Ellen MacArthur realized this in a profound way and made it her mission to make a difference in
As more and more companies, nations, and organizations work to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, they use a few different terms to describe their efforts. The diversity of phrases and lack of clarity can sometimes be misleading. So what do
At Trayak, we continuously strive to provide our clients with easy-to-use and comprehensive sustainability solutions. Whether brands, manufacturers, or suppliers are simply trying to make the right environmental decisions or keep up with reporting best practices, the reliability and robustness
Water scarcity impacts every continent on our planet. Lake Mead, the largest water reservoir in the U.S., is barely a third full. In Chennai, India, the municipal water sources are drying up so much that the government has sent out
The U.S. Plastics Pact is prominent in conversations among sustainable packaging professionals right now. What attracts so many companies to the U.S. Plastics Pact? What does it mean to become a member? We’ve got the answers for you.