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Is There an Overlooked Link Between Renewable Materials and Climate Change Mitigation?

November 16, 2015November 15, 2015 by Karen Henry

As we sharpen our lens on climate in advance of the COP21 Summit in Paris, we all await whether or not agreements reached will result in transformative changes and ultimately in how businesses operate. But some changes in business operations are already under way as companies are recognizing how responsible ... Read more »

What Will the “New Sustainability” Look Like?

November 5, 2015November 10, 2015 by Karen Henry

Earth Overshoot Day keeps coming earlier, and it’s not an occasion we want to celebrate. It’s the day our annual demand for ecosystem goods and services, like cropland, timber, fish stocks and carbon dioxide absorption, begin to exceed what ecosystems are able to renew in a year. Calculated by Global ... Read more »

Climate Concerns Drive Packaging Choices

August 18, 2015August 17, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Sustainable packaging company Tetra Pak and Global Footprint Network surveyed 1,000 US consumers who make decisions about groceries and found 86 percent of respondents said that if they knew that use of renewable packaging contributed to reduced carbon emissions and helped slow climate change, it would impact their choice of ... Read more »

Recycling in Crisis: Is It Time for a Course Correction?

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 by Karen Henry

This past April, Waste Management’s CEO, David Steiner, declared that recycling in the United States is in crisis. He’s not alone. The CEOs from four of the country’s largest waste management companies have all recently called for a “dramatic overhaul” of our curb-side recycling system. These bold statements demand our ... Read more »

Tetra Pak Filling Machine Delivers Cost Savings, Environmental Benefits to Manufacturers

June 25, 2015June 24, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Tetra Pak has launched a filling machine that uses electron beams, not hydrogen peroxide, to sterilize packaging material. The sustainable packaging company says compared with the existing Tetra Pak A3/Speed platform, Tetra Pak E3 machines will provide lower operational costs, improve environmental performance and increase production flexibility. At the heart ... Read more »

Smart Manufacturing: A Path to Profitable Growth

June 16, 2015June 15, 2015 by Karen Henry

A bullet train is leaving the station, and it promises to transform and propel US manufacturers who climb on board — on a wave of information technology known as smart manufacturing. The big names are not just aboard, they’re driving the train: IBM announced in March it will spend $3 ... Read more »

How Food, Beverage Producers Can Lessen Climate Risks to Business

May 22, 2015May 21, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Food and beverage producers can decrease the effects of climate change on their business through a three-pronged approach, says Tetra Pak CEO Brian Kennell in a blog post. This includes: Analyze risks and evaluate risks of doing nothing. Develop your strategy to lower carbon emissions. Measure progress and take action ... Read more »

Want to Make a Change? Don’t Forget the Human Element

May 13, 2015May 13, 2015 by Karen Henry

There is a consensus among the top brass that sustainability delivers business value. A survey of one thousand global CEOs conducted by Accenture revealed that 76 percent of CEOs “believe that embedding sustainability into core business will drive revenue growth and new opportunities.” And yet, studies show that despite the ... Read more »

Tetra Pak Sinks CO2 Emissions 8% in 2014

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 by Jennifer Hermes

Tetra Pak reduced CO2 emissions in 2014 across all parts of its value chain by 8 percent from a 2010 baseline; the company increased production by 7 percent over the same time-frame. The company says it is well on-track to reach its 2020 goal of capping climate impact at 2010 levels while continuing to grow the business. Tetra ... Read more »

Tetra Pak Nabs Worldwide FSC Chain of Command Certification

February 19, 2015February 19, 2015 by Jennifer Hermes

Tetra Pak has received Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certification for all of its converting plants and market companies, covering a total of 92 facilities worldwide, the company says. It represents one of FSC’s largest multi-site certifications. Tetra Pak says the company is working to ensure that 100% of ... Read more »

How to Secure Sustainable Sourcing Networks

February 12, 2015February 12, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Achieving a fully sustainable and transparent supply chain depends on responsible sourcing going mainstream, writes Tetra Pak’s Elisabeth Comere in a CSRwire blog. But, she says, companies currently face major barriers to responsible sourcing like bio-based plastics because the demand isn’t on par with conventionally produced materials. In her blog, ... Read more »

Tetra Pak, Valio Debut ‘World’s First’ Plant-Based Carton

January 14, 2015January 13, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Finnish dairy producer, Valio, is the first company in the world to sell products to consumers in Tetra Pak’s carton packaging made entirely from plant-based materials. The package, Tetra Rex Bio-based, is manufactured from a combination of plastics derived from plants and paperboard. Valio will trial the package with Valio ... Read more »

Is There an Overlooked Link Between Renewable Materials and Climate Change Mitigation?

What Will the “New Sustainability” Look Like?

Climate Concerns Drive Packaging Choices

Recycling in Crisis: Is It Time for a Course Correction?

Tetra Pak Filling Machine Delivers Cost Savings, Environmental Benefits to Manufacturers

Smart Manufacturing: A Path to Profitable Growth

How Food, Beverage Producers Can Lessen Climate Risks to Business

Want to Make a Change? Don’t Forget the Human Element

Tetra Pak Sinks CO2 Emissions 8% in 2014

Tetra Pak Nabs Worldwide FSC Chain of Command Certification

How to Secure Sustainable Sourcing Networks

Tetra Pak, Valio Debut ‘World’s First’ Plant-Based Carton

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