The world is on the heels of the recently concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference, where global stakeholders continue to identify ways to limit global warming. Reducing carbon emissions is one initiative taken on by many companies. According to the World Economic Forum, about 20% of oil consumption by 2050 will be attributable to plastics – the top source for carbon emissions in the world today. Scotland-based Premier Packaging has heeded the call and is offering the PaperLock™, an … [Read more...] about Premier Packaging debuts 100% easily recyclable paper packaging
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Report shows aluminum can still most sustainable beverage package
In the U.S., aluminum beverage cans still rank first in terms of sustainability, according to the The Aluminum Can Advantage: Sustainability Key Performance Indicators 2021. This report, released by The Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute show that consumers recycle twice as more aluminum cans than its counterparts, like plastic (PET) bottles. The former comprises up to 20 times more recycled content than glass or PET bottles and are more valuable as scrap material. They’re … [Read more...] about Report shows aluminum can still most sustainable beverage package
True sustainability in food packaging
The mission to achieve a more sustainable global economy is still a top priority across various industries, even more so today as the world enters into the post-COVID-19 era. Campaigns set forth by the United Nations, the Paris Agreement and the most recently concluded COP 26 Conference have all announced initiatives as a response to the climate crisis. These include ambitious sustainability targets such as limiting global warming to 1.5°C and lowering carbon footprint across … [Read more...] about True sustainability in food packaging
