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For several months last year, patrons of a Seattle coffee shop called Tailwind Cafe had the option of ordering their Americanos and lattes in returnable metal to-go cups. Customers could simply borrow ...

Reusable industrial packaging systems are becoming an essential component in modern supply chains. As industries seek to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve sustainability, the shift from ...

The global packaging industry, worth over $1 trillion, is grappling with a growing crisis: single-use waste. From food delivery containers to e-commerce shipping materials, the world’s dependence on ...

Justin Hermsen is a national account manager at ORBIS Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging. Justin works closely with today's world-class CPGs to analyze their supply chain and ...

Plastics are convenient for packaging, but can have detrimental effects on the environment and human health. In 2021, an estimated 583 billion plastic bottles were produced, totaling 100 billion more ...

When evaluating different types of packaging, businesses must consider all aspects of their operations to select the most appropriate option. It’s a question that impacts not only how goods are ...

Tupperware last year announced a partnership with TerraCycle's zero-waste platform Loop, which works with leading brands to create zero-waste, durable and returnable packaging. Tupperware designed and ...

When you toss a plastic bottle into your recycling bin, there’s no guarantee it actually gets recycled. In fact, odds are, it doesn’t. According to the World Economic Forum, just 14% of plastic ...

The Oregon Legislature passed two measures April 26 aimed at controlling plastic waste: a ban on expanded polystyrene foodservice products, packing peanuts and coolers, along with a second bill to ...

Burger King announced last week that it will test reusable containers starting next year in an effort to reduce waste. The trial run will be in partnership with TerraCycle’s zero-waste delivery system ...

From 2026, UK packaging producers, importers, and brand owners will be responsible for the cost and management of recycling their packaging under the EPR scheme.