Biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable, with multiple options for sustainable packaging, how can you be certain which is better for your product, your consumers, and the environment? Companies in the frozen food, pet food, and towel and tissue industries who haven’t yet “gone green” are lagging behind their more forward-thinking competitors in the area of sustainable …
Conventional wisdom has usually said that paper is the more environmentally friendly packaging material. However, there is more to the debate than you might think. There’s a common argument that paper packaging is better than plastic. While the general belief is that paper products are more environmentally friendly because they are made from a renewable …
Large consumer brands know the advantages of switching to sustainable packaging options. Is your organization part of the growing sustainable elite? As environmentally sustainable business practices become more of a selling point for consumers, an increasing number of big name brands are taking notice and adopting lofty sustainability goals. Walmart is Taking The Lead on …
It has been over ten years since the widespread pet food recall that rocked the industry and made manufacturers examine their processes and commitment to improved pet nutrition. This was the launching point for many premium pet food brands, as confused and upset owners looked for alternatives to the brands they had previously entrusted with …
Procurement and supply chain management teams at pet food companies are under more pressure than ever to manage costs and stay competitive in an increasingly overcrowded market. Choosing an overseas pet food packaging supplier can be a tempting option on paper if they’re offering lower costs per unit than a domestic printer. However, cost per …
Drinking straws have been making headlines as sustainability groups hold them up as an example of the evils of single-use plastic. Americans alone use (and throw away) more than 500 million plastic straws per day. While straws are just a symptom of a larger unsustainable plastic problem, their ubiquity provides a great opportunity to start …
Stand up pouches have quickly risen in popularity as a packaging option for everything from soups to snacks, and their sustainability credentials are well-known. Stand up pouches require fewer resources to produce, and due to their lightweight nature are less costly to transport, creating fewer emissions compared to rigid packaging options. Stand up pouches also …
It feels like summer has just begun at our headquarters in Amherst, Nova Scotia, but the year’s end has been on everyone’s mind at Emmerson Packaging. Our fiscal year ends on June 30th each year, and we take this opportunity to review our success in achieving our sustainability goals for the year. We don’t just …
There is a reason why brands are ditching rigid packaging and turning to flexible stand up pouches to better promote, protect, and drive sales of their products—in fact, there are eight. From production to purchase, stand up pouches offer multiple benefits to both manufacturers and consumers. Here are the eight advantages of stand up pouches …
Big brands are making news by announcing their sustainability goals for the next five to ten years and beyond. In April, Nestlé announced that all of their packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2025. Less than a month later, LEGO also announced that all of their packaging would be sustainable by 2025, having already …
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