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
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
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
CINCINNATI, OH – August 26th, 2020 – Join Trayak and PAC as we discuss how to adopt sustainability into your day-to-day work process. During the webinar, we will share how you and your team can benchmark your existing portfolio, identify
While they have yet to receive as much public scrutiny as plastic grocery bags, polybags have a large environmental impact on our planet. They are a threat to human health as well as the environment. If littered, polybags have the
EcoImpact is the leading sustainability solution designed for product and packaging engineers/designers and sustainability professionals to manage environmental impact. This year we have been busy releasing new features on EcoImpact-COMPASS: roll up reports, circularity index, simple indicators, and a company
In previous blogs, we’ve explored many topics within sustainable packaging, such as the role of LCA, ways to implement recyclable materials, and source reduction strategies. While all ambitious reduction goals, none of them solve the inherent waste that occurs once
The UPS Eco Responsible Packaging Program is a cooperative sustainability effort between UPS and its customers. Created in 2010, the program provides a formal strategy designed to reduce packaging waste. Through this initiative, UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company,