We sat down with Fresh-Lock’s Sarah Stieby and Todd Meussling to delve into the consumer demand for greater sustainability and what is happening, as well as what needs to happen, to make these two goals become a reality.

The innovative pasta packaging was included in The Waste Age Exhibition hosted by the London Design Museum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which ran between October 2021 and February 2022.
 

SunDance USA says its paper pouch packaging is 100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable.

In 2022, the circular economy is the de facto buzzword in the food and beverage world and, quite frankly, the industry is undergoing massive change in all areas: consumer behavior and expectations, smart manufacturing investments, and sustainability partnerships.

Eight-six percent of those 45 and under mentioned to be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging and 74% of consumers said they would be interested in buying products that come in refillable packaging. 

The new AromaPak with Boardio technology is made with a minimum of 80% paper content from renewable, recyclable and sustainable Forest Stewardship Council sourced tree fibers.

New investment will help upgrade recycling infrastructure in the U.S. to increase access to recovered packaging materials.

This is the first coalition of its kind to include CPG companies, non-profits and universities.

Eco Flexibles reports seeing significant commercial success in North America and Europe.