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January 9, 2020
EPE USA wins the 2020 WorldStar Packaging Awards
by: EPE USA
The WPO has chosen our Reusable Structural Transit Inserts (RSTI’s) as a WorldStar Award winner! EPE USA wins the 2020 WorldStar Packaging Awards – The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) recently selected winners for the 2020 WorldStar Packaging Awards, celebrating packaging excellence across a variety of industries and categories. In their…
January 7, 2020
5 major developments in sustainable packaging from 2019
by: EPE USA
This past year witnessed breakthrough advancements in sustainable packaging 5 major developments in sustainable packaging from 2019 – The past year experienced groundbreaking environmental legislation, sustainable corporate initiatives, growing consumer movements, and eco-driven scientific achievements. All of which reflects a momentous shift toward new technologies and materials to improve the…
December 20, 2019
A closed-loop system for product packaging
by: EPE USA
Analyzing the strategy and potential impact of Loop’s packaging recovery system A group of multinational corporations, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and PepsiCo, are launching a coordinated effort at eradicating waste from the e-commerce packaging supply chain. Loop seeks to create a closed-loop system for product packaging, representing a potential…
December 16, 2019
3 prominent trends that show the future of packaging
by: EPE USA
Predicting the future of the packaging world and how the landscape of the industry is changing These 3 prominent trends show the future of packaging, presenting a snapshot of where the industry is headed and how companies should adapt to stay competitive in the market. The packaging industry continues to…
December 10, 2019
The fight to replace polystyrene packaging
by: EPE USA
Analyzing the impact of environmental groups on corporate sustainability Environmental groups are winning the fight to replace polystyrene packaging with more sustainable alternatives. By calling out industry leaders, advocacy groups like As You Sow have inspired sustainability campaigns and forced a widespread shift to eco-friendly packaging materials. The New…
December 5, 2019
The Christmas Season and E-commerce packaging waste
by: EPE USA
The joys of holiday gift-giving come with a mountain of e-commerce packaging The Christmas season and e-commerce packaging waste – The Christmas season has always been a time for sharing love and cheer with family and friends through the joy of gift-giving. Families reunite, braving airport lines and inclement weather…
December 3, 2019
E-commerce companies are piloting closed loop sustainable packaging
by: EPE USA
The e-commerce industry turns to closed loop systems as a sustainable packaging solution E-commerce companies are piloting closed loop sustainable packaging – Flipkart, India’s homegrown version of Amazon, announced in November that they would be collecting plastic packaging back from their customers. The initiative marks the newest advancement in Flipkart’s…
November 29, 2019
Dell and its sustainable packaging
by: EPE USA
Dell is leading the way with sustainable materials and innovative processes for their packaging Dell and its sustainable packaging – Dell is ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing sustainable initiatives across all aspects of its business, including its product packaging. In 2017, they updated their Legacy of…
November 25, 2019
Compostable, Biodegradable, or Recyclable Packaging Materials?
by: EPE USA
How they differ and why their distinctions are so important for a sustainable world Compostable, biodegradable, or recyclable packaging materials? The environmental movement has a simple purpose: to improve and protect the health and quality of our planet and its resources. The general public understands on a fundamental level the…
November 19, 2019
The true story of why Jamba Juice replaced their polystyrene cups
by: EPE USA
Demonstrating the powerful effect of consumers on major national brands The true story of why Jamba Juice replaced their polystyrene cups – In 2012, a fifth grader named Mia Hansen walked into a Jamba Juice, ordered her favorite drink, and received a cold juice smoothie enclosed in a white, polystyrene…