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The Current State of Sustainable Packaging

July 14, 2021

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

More and more companies are moving towards sustainable packaging. In part, because they want to do their part in becoming less wasteful but also because consumers demand it. Consumers are fed up with having the onus on them to be

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Beyond 34: Cincinnati

June 30, 2021

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

What is Beyond 34?

The Beyond 34 initiative is led by the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The goal of Beyond 34 is to advance the circular economy in various regions and cities across the United States by providing

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EPR considerations for Sustainable Packaging

June 22, 2021

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) are policies where the producer holds a responsibility for the disposal of products and/or packaging. Similar to the historical bottle recycling program, EPR policies are utilized around the globe, often as a fee associated with end

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Recycling in the U.S. is broken, but fixable.

June 8, 2021

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

Recycling in the United States started by generally accepting paper, glass, and aluminum. The rise of convenient, one-time-use packaging gave way to a new material for the recycling stream – plastic.

Plastic use is on the rise

In the 1960s,

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Recyclable versus Recycling

May 26, 2021

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

Recyclable and recycling are not one and the same yet are often used interchangeably. What are the differences between the two words and why is it important to use them correctly?

Recyclable

Let’s start with recyclable. The Federal Trade Commission

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Shelf Life, Food Waste, and Sustainability

March 18, 2021

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

Sometimes it is more sustainable to use more packaging instead of less. This is due to the packaging’s ability to protect the product. When designed right, packaging can extend shelf life, protect the product, and decrease food waste. According to

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Inspiration and Education for Sustainable Packaging

July 2, 2020

by Nathan Mckee with No Comment Blog

Are you a packaging engineer, sustainability manager, or corporate sustainability officer? Sustainable packaging is always developing. Events, innovations, and policies can be overwhelming to keep up with. That is why we have compiled a list of organizations you should consider

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The Current State of Sustainable Packaging

Beyond 34: Cincinnati

What is Beyond 34?

EPR considerations for Sustainable Packaging

Recycling in the U.S. is broken, but fixable.

Plastic use is on the rise

Recyclable versus Recycling

Recyclable

Shelf Life, Food Waste, and Sustainability

Inspiration and Education for Sustainable Packaging

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