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
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 is … Read more
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. … Read more
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 of their underlying data is paramount. Over the past few decades, we have seen that … Read more
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 water tankers. The Tigris-Euphrates Basin in the Middle-East is losing water faster than almost anywhere … Read more