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) presents a high-demand alternative to virgin plastic in packaging. Companies have consistently increased the demand … Read more
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 PCF depends on the system boundaries of the assessment. A cradle-to-gate PCF, also known as a partial PCF, accounts … Read more
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 Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Following this, the US EPA published a rule in 2008 requiring … Read more
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 … Read more
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 and ensuring equitable access to recycling programs, as well as engaging stakeholders and enhancing material … Read more
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. To support this effort, Trayak has compiled a comprehensive and regularly updated database of packaging … Read more
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 seals- there is no doubt that aluminum is currently an improvement to our everyday development … Read more
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 fast fashion paradigm even changes consumer perception; the cheap and low-quality apparel items produced and … Read more
According to GreenPrint’s 2022 Business of Sustainability Index, 75% of respondents are concerned about a product’s environmental impact, and 69% noted that it is an important factor in their purchasing decision. New research found that consumers increasingly view environmentally sustainable products to be just as effective, if not more so, as the traditional versions. With … Read more
Trayak continually invests in client requested functionalities making EcoImpact-COMPASS one of the most widely used and leading software in the industry. Nearly one year ago Trayak collaborated with Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic containers and pallet pooling, to help advance LCA for reusable packaging scenarios. What materialized were several practical and innovative reuse … Read more