Tag: Packaging
Companies Don’t Need Regulation to Cut Back on “Excessive Packaging”
Rahm Emanuel, a former member of the Obama administration, once quipped that “you never want a serious crisis…
How To Identify Hard-To-Recycle Composite Packaging
Check for a shiny or glossy finish: Composite paper packaging materials may have a shiny or glossy finish…
Oreo maker sues Aldi, alleging supermarket copies its packaging
Mondelez International Sues Aldi Over Packaging Dispute Snack food giant Mondelez International has taken legal action against Aldi,…
Washington and Maryland Pass Packaging EPR Laws
Washington and Maryland Lead the Way in Circular Economy Legislation In a significant move towards circular economy leadership,…
Discarded Packaging and Labels Find New Life in Kelly Kozma’s Vibrant Patchworks — Colossal
Kelly Kozma, a talented artist known for finding beauty in everyday ephemera, is set to showcase her latest…
Earth911 Podcast: Pursuing Sustainable Packaging with AE Global’s Elizabeth Corbett
Plastic and paper waste from product packaging continue to pose a significant environmental challenge, with millions of tons…
14 Smart Ways to Repurpose Food Packaging
Repurposing food packaging is a great way to reduce waste and get creative with everyday items that would…
Plastic Packaging Gets New Life in Xuanhao Li’s Elegant Jellyfish Lamps — Colossal
Polyethylene is a versatile and commonly used plastic material that can be found in various everyday items such…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: DS Smith’s Wouter van Tol on Seaweed-based Packaging
In a recent interview with Wouter van Tol, head of sustainability at packaging maker DS Smith, the conversation…
EPS Foam Packaging & Products Bans Expand to Oregon, California, and Three Other States
In 2025, a significant shift towards environmental sustainability took place in several U.S. states, including Oregon, California, Delaware,…
After 2 years, Coca-Cola’s promise to scale up reusable packaging is dead
Coca-Cola's recent announcement regarding its packaging sustainability has raised concerns among environmental advocates and experts. The soda giant,…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: USEFULL Founder Alison Cove Brings Reusable Packaging To Campus Cafeterias
Alison Cove, the CEO and founder of USEFULL, is leading the charge in revolutionizing food service sustainability. Her…