One of the most beloved condiments has been evolving over the last few years to perfect its packaging and reduce its environmental impact. Glenroy, Inc and the Flexible Packaging Association partnered to perform a life cycle assessment of the packaging used for ketchup: the new STANDCAP Pouch vs. the rigid PET bottle. This Life Cycle… Continue reading Perfect Packaging Life Cycle Assessment
Historically, only cardboard, paper products, metal, steel, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic containers were recycled. However, the Materials Recovery for the Future (MRFF) has worked to pave the way for a new type of recycling. Because flexible plastic packaging (FPP) is the most popular type of packaging in the United States, the American Chemistry Council launched MRFF to determine… Continue reading A new way to recycle: MRFF pilot project case study
In November 2018, Cobb County in Atlanta, Georgia launched a community level program administered through Keep America Beautiful known as the Hefty® EnergyBag® program. As part of Cobb County’s existing waste management infrastructure, the program was a significant step to achieving positive long-term environmental and economic advantages, including fewer plastics ending up in landfills. How… Continue reading The Hefty® EnergyBag® Program in Cobb County is making “TONS” of progress
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