Manufacturers may define sustainability as a reduction in source materials used in their production processes and during the supply chain journey. Consumers may define it by only wanting recyclable materials in the products they buy. …
When is the last time you really thought about in-transit product damage with your beverage loads? Chances are, unless you are directly involved in the shipping process of your product, the effects of such damage can go unnoticed. …
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) released a statement in January citing the following data from their Harris Poll: 72% of Americans say that bottled water is among their most preferred non-alcoholic beverage. …
The trend of using sustainable packaging is gaining momentum, and it will see a consistent rise in the future as well. More and more companies are using packaging materials that are eco-friendly throughout their entire life cycle, including in their functionality, marketing, and after …
The way it's always been
Most people think of stretch wrapping as a packaging and/or material handling function. Why? Mostly because that's just the way it's always been.
Of course, the equipment often falls in the production and distribution work flow at the intersection of those …
Sustainability initiatives should herald an opportunity not just to do something good for the environment, but also to do something good for your business. With improved sustainability comes improved efficiency, and thus profitability.
Well, at least that’s the theory. The reality is a …
We recently took a look at the ways in which stretch wrapping can impact the sustainability and source reduction efforts of PET bottles. As manufacturers continue to look for new ways to improve sustainability, it isn’t shocking that packaging has become a major focus for their efforts. …
High profile target
Single use PET bottles are a high profile target of sustainability and source reduction efforts. Major producers are keenly focused on reducing packaging throughout the process, and specifically addressing the bottles themselves.
For example, in a recent interview …
