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August 2, 2019
What is the Zero-Waste Movement?
by: EPE USA
The EPA’s 2018 National Overview reports that the United States produced 262 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2015. That year, the average American generated over 1,600 pounds of trash. In defiance of these horrifying statistics, a radical new idea has arisen, focused on eliminating your personal ecological footprint.…
July 31, 2019
Green Nudging in Packaging
by: EPE USA
Green nudging in packaging: weighing the effects of behavioral psychology on the sustainability front Nudging is the concept of using indirect suggestions and social reinforcement to influence the behavior of individuals. It can be as simple as larger recycling bins than garbage bins so that people prioritize recycling. Or…
July 29, 2019
Companies Trend Toward A Sustainable Future
by: EPE USA
IKEA, Target, and Nestlé among those launching sustainable packaging initiatives In recent years, more and more companies have launched sustainability campaigns, guaranteeing changes to their supply chains and manufacturing processes. The trend continues to grow in 2019. Businesses are switching to environmentally friendly materials, replacing non-recyclable with recyclable and…
July 23, 2019
Pulse Check: Where is the packaging industry with current environmental laws and regulations?
by: EPE USA
The packaging industry and current environmental laws and regulations We at EPE USA continue to implement sustainable designs and processes in our efforts to save the world, one package at a time. We wanted to explore recent environmental legislation within the packaging industry. Where are we with current environmental laws…
July 18, 2019
EPE Joins Amazon’s Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS)
by: EPE USA
EPE USA has officially joined the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network (APASS) and will now be offering our packaging design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities to companies and other product manufacturers interested in reducing their e-commerce costs, minimizing Amazon prep chargebacks and improving the overall customer/consumer e-commerce experience. What…
July 15, 2019
Biodegradable plastic alternative made from cactus plants
by: EPE USA
New discovery! Biodegradable plastic alternative made from cactus plants really? We here at EPE USA have accepted the responsibility as an industry leader to provide sustainable packaging solutions and make a significant positive impact on our environment. In addition to our work, we’re constantly researching new ideas and alternative materials…
May 13, 2019
Can Polystyrene Packaging Foam Be Recycled
by: EPE USA
Can Polystyrene Protective Packaging Foam Be Recycled? It’s one of the most confusing aspects of recycling today: what can be recycled and who’s willing to recycle it for you? There is one particularly confusing material that stands out from the rest when it comes time to get rid of it—expanded…
May 3, 2019
Are Drones and Delivery Robots the Future of Last-Mile Delivery?
by: EPE USA
Drones & Last-Mile Delivery Are Drones and Delivery Robots the Future of Last-Mile Delivery? – Depending on who you ask, the future is either already here or it’s right around the corner, which means that some of the biggest technological developments of late will start to impact most people’s daily…
May 2, 2019
Is e-commerce making climate change worse?
by: EPE USA
E-commerce & Climate Change Is e-commerce making climate change worse? – The notion of getting in your car and driving somewhere to buy whatever you need (or want) is growing increasingly foreign to many consumers, as online shopping offers a limitless selection of items, free shipping and in some cases,…
April 29, 2019
The Six Types of Plastic and What to Do With Them
by: EPE USA
What to do with your plastics The Six Types of Plastic and What to Do With Them – Plastics have come to shape our modern world, for both better and worse. They are the heart of so many critical pieces that comprise our daily lives, from food to transportation to…