Announcing New Product: Ecolene® AP-XPCR Made With Post Consumer Recycled Content!
Flxtite® proudly presents its latest addition to an expansive range of shrink-wrap options: Ecolene® AP-XPCR, possibly the answer for manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers to issues about packaging quality, waste disposal costs, packaging footprint reduction, and compliance with state and local laws! Ecolene® AP-XPCR is made primarily from recycled material, which presents enormous benefits to everyone […]
20 Zero Waste Living Tips for Producers & Consumers
A major problem with adopting zero waste living is that we are too used to the linear model of use-to-refuse. Producers and consumers jointly contribute to this issue. Producers want to provide consumers with a top-quality product, which may include excess wrapping for a higher perceived value. Often, this encroaches on the producers’ responsibilities to […]
How To Choose A Commercial Waste Disposal Company: 7 Tips
Dealing with commercial waste most efficiently is one of the most significant goals for a manufacturer, after goals relating to profitability. Manufacturers and suppliers are often highly concerned about whether the company’s waste is disposed of while adhering to local, national, and international policies and regulations. Commercial waste disposal is also frequently in the news, […]
4 Advantages of Carbon Neutral Shipping
Carbon Neutral Shipping: 4 Business Advantages for Suppliers Carbon emissions from shipping contribute to climate change and have a significant impact on the environment. The shipping industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with carbon dioxide being the primary culprit. We can’t stop shipping, so instead, businesses adopt carbon neutral shipping to […]
What is Decarbonization? Can We Decarbonize Packaging by 2050?
Environmentalists and government agencies are anxious about how much CO2 we put into the atmosphere. Second only to China, North America emits 18% of global emissions. Energy production, manufacture, and packaging play a large part in this. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions damage natural habitats, among other negatives. It is time to ask, “What is decarbonization?” […]
Extended Producer Responsibility – An Excuse For Price Increases Or A Real Obligation?
Extended Producer Responsibility – Are New Regulations An Excuse For Price Increases Or A Real Obligation? From the 1980s onwards, business boomed differently. Products became easier and cheaper to produce in mass. As the decades passed, we segued into online marketing, and making deals across the global village became par for the course. We produced […]
The Complete Guide to Polyolefins: 6 Properties that Make POF a Top Choice
With the fascinating number of new plastic materials created through the application of science and physics, the types of plastic we can use encompass a wide range. Confusion exists as to how materials are sourced. With increasing awareness of sustainability topics, we attempt to balance how we use new (virgin) plastic materials with old (recycled) […]
Sustainable Food Packaging: 78% of Consumers Care
Sustainable Food Packaging: 78% of Consumers Care Consumers are more aware than ever before of the importance of sustainable food packaging. Manufacturers in the food packaging industry are becoming more environmentally conscious, but consumers often push for that improvement. A survey in The Economist revealed that consumers believe brands have the same level of responsibility […]
Chief Sustainability Officer: 6 Competitive Advantages
In today’s advanced economy, where we can often see the outcomes of our business decisions on the environment, large companies are concerned about their business’s impact on the world. Sustainability has become a global goal. A business must address all three facets of sustainability—environmental, social equality, and financial goals. Many businesses are adding a chief […]
The Benefits of Plastic: 10 Reasons Why Plastic is Good
We all understand that overuse and mishandling of plastic at disposal causes pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. However, seeing that we all benefit from plastic, let’s list its benefits. According to a 2023 PLASTICS report, the U.S. plastics industry contributed over 1,000,000 jobs to the U.S. workforce in 2022. Every company should be proud of […]
