GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2020

A 20/20 view of sustainable packaging. Sustainable packaging is a keystone issue for corporate sustainability. Then the pandemic hit, and the market changed — characterized by higher demand for single-use packages and bags, and lower availability of recycled materials. Used packages need to be recycled. Cheryl Baldwin.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance exec talks plastic, packaging and COVID-19. During our conversation, we also discussed Ellis’ long-term CSR priorities, the company’s packaging goals and its partnership with Loop. You have retailers in the U.K. We then merged with Alliance UniChem, a European-based retailer and wholesaler.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 22, 2022

The retailer plans to open up Circular Connector, a database of packaging innovations, in late 2022.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Supporting Business in the Race to Create the World’s Most Sustainable Package. We’ve watched as retailers have made public commitments to remove products packaged in non-recyclable materials from their shelves and have seen governments implement policies to support the circular economy. Topics include: .

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GreenBiz

MARCH 17, 2022

What can we learn from these in-market pilots of refillable cups and reusable retail bags?

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

After two years of running mostly online, the company is partnering with retail and fast food companies for an in-person experience.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

Since the world was introduced to the first meal kit over a decade ago, the industry has matured in size and familiarity, but it also has endured notable criticism surrounding packaging and its perceived impact on the environment. For meal kits, packaging waste was one of those unintended consequences.

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GreenBiz

MAY 5, 2020

Two ways P&G is working toward its packaging goals. Procter & Gamble's Tide laundry detergent brand first introduced in January 2019 its "Eco-Box," which has been compared to a wine box because of its design made from paperboard with a tap for dispensing, in an effort to reduce the plastic in its packaging. Deonna Anderson.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Reusable Packaging: Scaling Past a Pandemic. How can companies shift to reusable packaging models while dissuading concerns for safety and contamination? While using packaging over and over again is no new concept, recent business model innovations have seen a resurgence of reuse-inspired services.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Climate considerations: Aligning packaging and carbon commitments. How can circular packaging solutions align with and advance carbon reduction goals, and how should companies balance these commitments? How can circular packaging initiatives, like reducing or reusing materials, aid companies on their journey towards carbon reduction?

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The world’s largest retailer persuaded 5,200 suppliers to improve their energy efficiency and redesign their packaging, among other measures.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 29, 2021

How e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative will go 'plastic-free' by 2025. That’s the goal for e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative, which sells household and personal care goods. Most recently, in December, the retailer closed a $125 million funding round, which according to the company brought its valuation to $1.32

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

From 18 April, Uber Eats customers in Central London have been given the option to order their takeaway in reusable containers and easily return them – all in a bid to tackle single-use packaging. When placing their orders, Uber Eats customers can opt-in to receive their food in reusable packaging.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Unpacking Packaging: The Nuances of Material Health. How can businesses balance material health, regulatory compliance and public perception when selecting packaging materials? The health and safety implications of materials used in packaging has become a growing concern for consumers, brands and retailers.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

We knew that we had to have a holistic approach to this solution, because it's not enough to just drop off 2,000 shippers to a retail company and say, 'Good luck getting these back.'. In 2017, containers and packaging made up a significant portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), about 80.1 million tons (29.9 Pushing the goalposts.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

A new tool promises to remove much of the uncertainty faced by packaging designers and others when it comes to understanding the recyclability of fibre-based products (either finished or under-development). Papercycle is described as the UK’s first comprehensive recyclability assessment and certification service for fibre-based packaging.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

After two years of running mostly online, the company is partnering with retail and fast food companies for an in-person experience.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 28, 2021

Numerous companies have set 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging goals such as Colgate-Palmolive and Kellogg. Virtually all these companies, though, are not tracking whether their packaging is actually recycled and what new products their packaging becomes. These questions are harder to answer.

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GreenBiz

MAY 22, 2020

But Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle, thinks when the crisis is over there will be even more opportunity for reusable packaging and containers to become more commonplace, if done right. That means consumers need to be able to know that the reusable packaging they are using was thoroughly cleaned and doesn’t pose a health risk to them.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 18, 2021

You also know the solution: In addition to recyclable and compostable alternatives, reuse models are quickly emerging as a fundamentally better alternative to single-use ones, not to mention that converting 20 percent of the world’s disposable plastic packaging into reusables is a $10 billion opportunity. . Circular Packaging.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 18, 2020

which recently announced its 10-year Vision 2030 sustainability plan, is prioritizing initiatives including habitat protection and reimagining its packaging. million , having fully circular packaging by investing $100 million in developing regenerative solutions, and decreasing its greenhouse gas emissions. Natura & Co.,

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste. Food companies have a dual responsibility when it comes to waste reduction aspirations: optimizing their operations to minimize food waste while reducing the amount of other materials — especially the waste associated with packaging — sent to landfill.

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GreenBiz

MAY 8, 2020

Until now, food shopping seemed immune to the rise of online retail. This can seem counterintuitive, as meal kits are often criticized for excessive packaging. (Do The packaging is indeed an issue, but meal kits lead to less waste and this more than cancels out the greenhouse gases associated with the extra plastic.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Despite some setbacks posed by the pandemic (including misinformation about the safety of reusables peddled by industry lobbying groups), the transition from single-use to reusable packaging is building real momentum. Metrics begin to materialize. While source reduction continues to be the No.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 26, 2024

The Closed Loop label A new multi-trial study appears to find significant improvements in the disposal of certified compostable packaging when people are given clear instructions and consistent labelling. If not disposed of correctly, compostable packaging may contaminate recycling streams, be incinerated or end up in landfill.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sustainable and fibre-based packaging solutions firm DS Smith is replacing plastic pallets for canned products with corrugated cardboard in collaboration with Denmark’s largest industrial producer of shellfish and seafood, Vilsund Blue A/S. We have also significantly reduced CO2 emissions and the product looks great on the shelf.”

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s 'compatible with the planet'. The company’s first technology, MycoComposite, precipitated the subsidiary Mushroom Packaging , which I discussed with Ecovative’s business development lead, Meghan Olson. Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Over 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers as part of the first nationwide digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial led by recycling tech firm, Polytag, recycling tech app, Bower and major UK retailer, Ocado Retail. Up to £4,000 worth of rewards were obtained during the nine week long trial.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tesla reveals details of its plan to take on traditional utility incumbents in Australia by focusing on household and business packages that combine rooftop PV, electric cars and battery storage. The post Tesla reveals plan to be Australian energy retailer and “disrupt traditional incumbents” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In late 2020, the company is finding early commercial success in its mission to decrease food waste through its innovative packaging. Hazel creates packaging inserts, or satchels, that release ethylene inhibitors and other natural chemicals to slow down the ripening process of many fruits and vegetables. Department of Agriculture.

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2020

It's applied in packaging facilities or warehouses using a water-based formula. That layer extends the shelf life of the produce so that it is less likely to spoil during its journey to the retailer and so that it lasts longer on display. Some of its partners include Kroger (the largest U.S.

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GreenBiz

MAY 11, 2021

At this time, Wasteless is only pricing packaged perishable goods such as yogurt or ground beef. . The retailers are basing their pricing on practices from the 1970s," Omer said. Food waste is the cause of 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. . They have some ballpark numbers.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Manufacturers, retailers and recyclers urged to join the collaboration. In collaboration with manufacturers, retailers and recyclers, the Fund intends to improve flexible plastic recycling and reduce plastic pollution by giving the material a stable value. Several other major retailers are set to follow suit. Mars UK, Mondel?z

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Despite some encouraging progress on transparency and labeling , toxic chemicals are still getting into our food, primarily from food contact materials such as packaging and handling equipment. Fortunately, retailers and grocers are starting to take notice and to make commitments. Taking safe packaging to the next level.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Tesco has launched a new system that allows its customers to buy a wide range of food, drink, household and beauty products in reusable and durable packaging. Customers wishing to opt for reusable packaging simply visit the Loop fixture in the store and add the products they want into their trolley as a part of their shop.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Conventional food production of the modern day, along with packaging and distribution, has been tied to environmental, societal and financial burdens in different parts of the world. Food miles, the distance food is transported, and eco-friendly food packaging materials are also important variables of the sustainable food equation.

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