ESG Sustainable Procurement News and Updates
"Plastic Packaging" News Archive
Material Innovation & Circularity
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Why Recycled Plastic Is No Silver Bullet for Packaging Pollution
Recycled plastic won’t solve packaging pollution. Discover why supply chain investment and sustainable material innovation are critical for long-term impact.
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, Set to Ignite Change in 2023
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, set for 8-9 November 2023 at the Koelnmesse, aim to amplify their impact by promoting the circular economy and sustainability in the industry.
Amazon’s Global Plastic Footprint Might Be Shrinking, but the US Is A Different Story
It was estimated that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.
Material Innovation & Circularity
The Crucial Role of EPR in Achieving a Circular Fashion Economy
The fashion industry's rapid growth has led to severe environmental degradation, making Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles essential for achieving a circular fashion economy.
Transforming Textiles: The Future of Sustainability in Fiber and Fabric
The textile industry is increasingly using recycled fibers like REPREVE®, SEAQUAL®, and ECONYL® to mitigate global plastic pollution, reduce fossil fuel demand, and introduce biodegradable polyesters such as CiCLO® that degrade faster in landfills, minimizing long-term environmental impact.
