Winning Zero Waste Shipping Packaging Solutions
Using Zero Waste Shipping Packaging Solutions Effectively The facts are in: consumers care a lot about the environmental impact of how their products are shipped. One of the best ways to ensure minimal impact on the environment is to invest in using zero waste shipping and packaging materials. This solution is a win-win-win for the […]
5 Recycling Myths vs Recycling Realities: Busting Common Recycling Myths for a Greener Future
Understanding Recycling Basics Recycling is an essential industry that helps conserve natural resources and reduce waste in landfills. Unfortunately, misinformation and recycling myths abound. Understanding the recycling process is crucial to making a positive impact on the environment. The recycling symbol, also known as the chasing arrows, is often misunderstood — it doesn’t necessarily mean […]
Key Outcomes from the Global Plastic Treaty Talks: What’s Next?
Key Outcomes from the Global Plastic Treaty Talks: What’s Next? Global Plastic Treaty Background The global plastics treaty talks aimed to address the growing issue of plastic pollution and plastics production worldwide. These talks, which resumed from August 5 to 15, 2025, in Geneva, represented a crucial step toward creating a legally binding instrument to […]
Microplastics: How they Impact Human Health & Environment
Microplastics: Understanding Their Impact on Health and Environment Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic debris and plastic materials into the surrounding environment. Over the last several years, they have emerged as a major concern for both human health and the environment. This widespread plastic pollution has led to […]
Tethered Caps: The Benefits and Challenges of Sustainable Bottle Packaging
Tethered Caps: The Benefits and Challenges of Sustainable Bottle Packaging Introduction to Tethered Caps Tethered caps are designed to keep lids attached to beverage containers, effectively reducing plastic waste and litter. The European Union has mandated the use of tethered caps on single-use plastic beverage containers to minimize environmental impact and promote a circular economy. […]
Creating Acheivable Corporate Sustainability Goals
Many companies are committed to sustainability- at least on paper- but Gartner consulting firm reveals that a shocking 90% of corporate sustainability goals for 2025 will go unmet. Brands that previously made sweeping sustainability change promises are trying to graciously backpedal as the reality of implementing these changes turns out to be much more difficult […]
10 Display Packaging Advantages for Effective Product Presentation
10 Display Packaging Advantages for Effective Product Presentation With just 8.25 seconds to grab shoppers’ attention, your product has to work hard to stand out on the shelf. Display packaging solutions attract shoppers’ attention to the product while providing optimal protection. Folene Packaging delves into 10 advantages of display packaging and why it is key […]
Turning Plastic into Paracetamol: A Whole New Level of Plastic Sustainability
Biochemists at the Wallace Lab of the University of Edinburgh have discovered a new way to turn PET plastic waste into the active ingredient in paracetamol (equivalent of acetaminophen in the USA). This groundbreaking discovery opens doors to a new realm of possibilities in plastic sustainability. Folene Packaging breaks down this discovery and what it […]
PCR Law: Legislating Sustainability with Recycled Content Requirements
Environmental concern is a top-priority issue for many consumers and law-makers alike. A recent study by L.E.K. Consulting found that 93% of business owners made changes to their packaging materials over the past four years, with many citing using more sustainable materials as the impetus for the change. PCR laws aim to legislate these environment-saving […]
State EPR Packaging Laws Coming into Effect July 2025
State EPR Packaging Laws Coming into Effect July 2025: Impact and Compliance Strategies Introduction to Extended Producer Responsibility Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including packaging waste. The goals of EPR laws are to reduce packaging waste, increase recycling rates, and promote sustainable […]
