Plastic Packaging and the War on Food Waste
Previously published in Plastics Engineering and posted with permission from the Society of Plastics Engineers. How much of the food produced around the world is thrown out each year? It’s probably more than you think. Experts typically differentiate between food...Plastic Packaging for Frozen Food Yields Less Waste
Although calculating food waste is a tricky endeavor, some experts estimate that food loss—from the farm through distribution to our table—is approximately 40 percent in the U.S. And that’s just a stat from here. We all know that food waste is a global problem...With Coronavirus Comes More Household Waste: How to Guide Your Family Towards Sustainability
Recently, while sorting recyclables at home, my 15-year-old expressed frustration with our overflowing trash and recycling bins. He pointed out that because COVID has forced us to remain at home so much more, we are no longer spreading our waste between home, school,...U.S. Plastic Resin Producers Set Goal to Recycle or Recover All Plastic Packaging by 2040
It’s ambitious, yet achievable—realistic—a true “stretch goal.” In May of 2018 ACC’s Plastics Division announced three new circular economy goals to guide and accelerate the capture, recycling and recovery of plastics packaging. Although we and our members have...Calling All Manufacturers: Become a ‘Demand Champion’ Today
(As we prepare to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15th, we’re using this week to feature voices from the value chain on important packaging recyclability issues. We’re publishing thoughts from brand owners, recyclers and others within our...News, Resources, and Blog
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