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
Driving your car, heating your home, buying new clothes — all seemingly mundane activities. But even these can contribute to the emission of greenhouse gasses and carbon monoxide into the atmosphere. Of course, making a substantial impact in reducing our collective carbon footprint requires global cooperation but there are also certain actions that we can … Read more
As environmental sustainability continues to become a top priority for many businesses and stakeholders, sports stadiums and arenas are joining the charge to implement sustainability initiatives across the United States. Why Stadiums? Professional sporting events in the United States draw hundreds of millions of attendees each year and it is no surprise that they also … Read more
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 Organization of the United Nations (FAO), between harvest and retail, about 14% of food is … Read more
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 recycling programs by designing for recyclability. According to the Consumer Brands Association, ten of the … Read more
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 marketplace. Even the most environmentally-conscious consumers can become easily confused by the various labels, … Read more
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 … Read more