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How Business Can Successfully Shift toward a Closed Loop Supply Chain

February 1, 2019September 1, 2020 by Guest Author

As the global recycling industry responds to political, financial and environmental factors, and as consumers become more aware of the sustainability issues facing society today, it’s clear that businesses must work together to find a solution for a closed loop supply chain.

Indiana Manufacturing Industry Suffers from Lack of Recycled Materials

January 31, 2019August 5, 2020 by Jennifer Nastu

Strategic Materials, the largest glass recycler in the US, can’t keep up with demand at its Indianapolis location – though customers are “begging” for recycled crushed glass to make products like insulation or beverage containers, the facility operates at only about 60% to 70% capacity, writes the Indianapolis Star. That’s ... Read more »

KFC Aims for 100% Recoverable or Reusable Plastic Packaging by 2025

January 24, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

KFC says its goal is to have all plastic-based, consumer-facing packaging be recoverable or reusable by 2025. The chain says this commitment supports their long-term plan to have a more sustainable packaging in its restaurants.

PepsiCo North America Reaches 95% Recyclable Beverage Packaging

January 18, 2019October 12, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

PepsiCo North America has reached about 95% recyclable beverage packaging, the company’s director of recycling and sustainability said this week.

Taco Bell Rolls Out Recyclable Cold Cups and Lids Across US

January 14, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Taco Bell announced the rollout of recyclable cold cups and lids in all of its 7,000 restaurants across the United States. The Yum Brands chain says this accounts for 95% of the drinks they sell.

How Sustainable Apparel Gained Momentum in 2018

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Environmental Leader takes a closer look at the ways that companies large and small worked toward sustainable apparel in 2018.

Recycling Costs Rise in the United States Over International Limitations

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Recycling costs have risen in the United States following limitations on waste imports set by China, the Tribune-Review reported. The recycling industry crunch continues to ripple throughout the country, drastically affecting recycling programs. International recycling markets had already been in turmoil before the trade dispute between China and the United ... Read more »

Nestle Waters Expands Supplier Partnerships to Triple Use of rPET by 2021

December 13, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Nestle Waters North America hopes to nearly quadruple its use of food-grade recycled plastic (rPET) by 2021, to achieve 25% recycled plastic across its US domestic portfolio. The company expects to continue expanding its use of recycled materials to reach 50% recycled plastic by 2025. Nestle Waters says it is ... Read more »

Trends In Food Packaging Drive Sustainable Business Mainstream

December 6, 2018February 24, 2021 by Guest Author

It’s hard to miss the growing conversation around single-use plastics in food packaging – you may have heard of The War on Straws, or seen reports on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Because sustainable, recyclable alternatives are needed more than ever, consumers are demanding better solutions and as a result, ... Read more »

US Recycling Rate Rises Just Slightly but End Market Demand Stays Strong

November 21, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

The US recycling rate for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles rose to 29.2% in 2017, up slightly from 28.4% in 2016, according to new research. The report, released last week from National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), indicates that demand for recycled PET ... Read more »

Anheuser-Busch Invests $250K to Improve Recycling Capabilities in Texas

November 19, 2018 by Jennifer Nastu

Anheuser-Busch is investing $250,000 in Closed Loop Fund projects to improve glass recycling capabilities in Texas communities. Investing in the Closed Loop Fund projects will enable the company to increase the percentage of recycled glass used at its Longhorn production facility. The first of these projects will be announced in ... Read more »

The North Face Reintroduces Jacket Line Using Recycled Materials

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

The North Face re-launched one of their largest product lines this month using recycled materials. Lightweight down alternative ThermoBall Eco jackets are now made from recycled polyester fabric and recycled insulation.

How Business Can Successfully Shift toward a Closed Loop Supply Chain

Indiana Manufacturing Industry Suffers from Lack of Recycled Materials

KFC Aims for 100% Recoverable or Reusable Plastic Packaging by 2025

PepsiCo North America Reaches 95% Recyclable Beverage Packaging

Taco Bell Rolls Out Recyclable Cold Cups and Lids Across US

How Sustainable Apparel Gained Momentum in 2018

Recycling Costs Rise in the United States Over International Limitations

Nestle Waters Expands Supplier Partnerships to Triple Use of rPET by 2021

Trends In Food Packaging Drive Sustainable Business Mainstream

US Recycling Rate Rises Just Slightly but End Market Demand Stays Strong

Anheuser-Busch Invests $250K to Improve Recycling Capabilities in Texas

The North Face Reintroduces Jacket Line Using Recycled Materials

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