
How to Track Your Impact By Catherine Haub As sustainability is becoming more of a factor when it comes to purchasing an item, it is important to know what impact your product has on the environment as a study shows that 78% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product that is labeled as […]

Introducing Circular Plastics By: Catherine Haub New Year means new terminology! As we move towards the future, some things are better left in the past. The term “single-use plastic” is used broadly to define plastics as a whole, but it sheds a bad light on recyclable plastics! As we move towards a more circular economy, […]

Could this be the solution to the plastic pollution problem? Recycling plastic is a complicated process due to the different kinds of plastic and how they all can’t simply go into a recycling bin. Wouldn’t it be a lot easier if we threw every piece of plastic into a recycling bin and did not have […]

The Importance of Practicing More Sustainably By Catherine Haub Consumers are focusing on purchasing sustainably, indicated by a recent study from IBM found that 80% stated that sustainability is important to them and 60% would change shopping habits to reduce environmental impact [1]. They are also looking into how the company operates, which was evident […]

Placon Releases Tamper-Evident Post-Consumer Round Deli Product Line Madison, WI (December 2022) – Placon continues to be a leader in sustainable, thermoformed packaging innovation with their new Crystal Seal® Cravings™ product line made with recycled PET material. With increasing online grocery and curbside food pick-up, food safety is more important than ever. Tamper-evident packaging allows […]

What are the state’s current regulations, and what can we expect in the future? By Catherine Haub Last week, Los Angeles banned Styrofoam products from being distributed in restaurants as a step towards being more of a zero-waste city starting April 23, 2023 [1]. Los Angeles is not the first city in the state to […]