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How To Avoid Carbon Tunnel Vision
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 more than a few years ago yet carbon emissions are still king when it comes […]
Mycelium, A Mushroom Alternative for Packaging
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 mycelium is a promising renewable alternative that offers many benefits compared to plastic. What […]
Understanding the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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 the circular economy. Ellen MacArthur From a very young age, Ellen was passionate about sailing. […]
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SPC Innovator Awards – Winners!
CINCINNATI, OH – October, 2022. Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 SPC Innovator Awards! The winners were announced live at the SPC Advance conference which took place earlier this week in Atlanta, GA. Trayak has been a proud sponsor of the SPC Innovator Awards since their inception. The SPC received over 70 submissions and […]
ISO Conformant LCA with EcoImpact
CINCINNATI, OH – August, 2022. From the time EcoImpact was launched in 2011, Trayak has strived to create a software which can perform Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) that conform to ISO standards. From being a pioneer of quick LCA to becoming a standard for packaging LCA, Trayak has continually invested in the robustness of the […]
Trayak Partners with One Tree Planted
CINCINNATI, OH – July, 2022. Trayak announced a partnership with reforestation non-profit One Tree Planted to plant trees around the world. For every EcoImpact-COMPASS license purchased, Trayak will plant one tree. ‘Trayak’ is loosely defined from Sanskrit as “The Protector.” This concept has been the driving force for Trayak as a company, and it is […]
Easy EPR Reporting with Trayak
CINCINNATI, OH – June, 2022. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs are on the rise across the globe and can feel overwhelming to tackle. EPR can apply to products, packaging, or all of the above and there are numerous EPR initiatives across the world, each with their own special qualities. Are you responsible for EPR fees […]
Package Design Guide
Trayak and Climate Collaborative teamed up to create a Climate-Smart Package Design Guide. Companies can use it as a reference or a starting point to improve the environmental impact of their packages. Several key strategies that can help inform decisions and solutions are outlined. The guide details a general package design process using Trayak’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software, COMPASS. The tool can evaluate current packaging, test out materials, weights or processes, and quantify any improvements from design changes.
The guide has two examples that show environmental reductions from implementing sustainable strategies. One of the examples is a case study from the company Danone North America examining their So Delicious almond milk product packaging by designing a recyclable bottle. COMPASS enabled them to quantify the decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by analyzing changes to the design of the almond milk bottles.
