Half of global plastic production is for single-use applications, and only 14% of plastic packaging is collected for recycling, but even vastly improved rates alone would not be enough to curb the plastic waste crisis without an increased emphasis to … [Read more...] about How national policies can accelerate the transition to a reuse economy
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IGD Offers Insights on Consumer Reusable Packaging
2,000 UK consumers interviewed for IGD reusable packaging report With its ambition to mobilize the food and consumer goods industry to halve the environmental impact of all packaging by 2030, IGD has launched new consumer research to help that … [Read more...] about IGD Offers Insights on Consumer Reusable Packaging
Mainstream reuse and refill shopping in UK supermarkets: research to pave way
World-leading research will pave the way for mainstream reuse and refill opportunities for UK retailers. WRAP has forged a unique industry partnership with Asda and Unilever to help citizens adopt refill and reuse as part of their weekly shop … [Read more...] about Mainstream reuse and refill shopping in UK supermarkets: research to pave way
Dispatch Goods Announces $3.7 Million Seed Raise
Dispatch Goods announces $3.7 million seed raid to expand its reusable packaging program for restaurants, food delivery and grocers. With only eight percent of plastic recycled in the United States each year, Dispatch Goods' co-founders, Lindsey … [Read more...] about Dispatch Goods Announces $3.7 Million Seed Raise
Convenience Factor Bolsters Reusable Water Bottle Sales
Reusable water bottles are used by a sizable population from all across the globe for a wide range of purposes such as travel, sports, office, school, collages, and everyday purposes. This wide range of product applications is resulting in the … [Read more...] about Convenience Factor Bolsters Reusable Water Bottle Sales
FedEx Express Introduces Reusable Packaging Portfolio
Goal of reducing waste and promoting reuse during returns through packaging reuse. LONDON: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has completed the rollout of its FedEx Reusable Pak, … [Read more...] about FedEx Express Introduces Reusable Packaging Portfolio
Four reasons why businesses won’t adopt reusable packaging – and one way to address them all
By Lancaster University A track and trace system is the answer to encourage reusable packaging, says new research. The digital economy can help us prevent packaging waste, say researchers at Lancaster University and the University of St … [Read more...] about Four reasons why businesses won’t adopt reusable packaging – and one way to address them all
New Policy Allows Maine Businesses to Implement Reusable Food Containers
News release from Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainable Solutions and the Natural Resources Council of Maine Augusta, ME (October 12, 2021) – Policy changes to Maine’s Food Code now allow businesses to save money and protect the … [Read more...] about New Policy Allows Maine Businesses to Implement Reusable Food Containers
A&W partners with Coca-Cola Canada to launch ‘Exchangeable Cup’ Test Across Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BC - A&W Canada has announced that it will be launching the A&W Cup Crew, an exchangeable cup pilot at restaurants in the Greater Vancouver Area. The launch of A&W Cup Crew reflects A&W's' continued strategic commitment to … [Read more...] about A&W partners with Coca-Cola Canada to launch ‘Exchangeable Cup’ Test Across Vancouver
5 Advantages of Bulk Bags and Who Should Use Them
Bulk bags which are also known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) are a great instrument for shipping products, but they seem to have a hard time proliferating within some industries. In Europe, the bags are much more widespread, and the … [Read more...] about 5 Advantages of Bulk Bags and Who Should Use Them