DEEP DIVE: The Bioplastics Landscape

DEEP DIVE

UPDATED June 27, 2025 Originally published Jun 14, 2023 Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a spike in bioplastics, biodegradable or just “degradable” packaging, and compostable packaging. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to...

DEEP DIVE: EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) FOR PACKAGING, EXPLAINED

DEEP DIVE, Sustainability in Packaging

Updated May 13, 2025 Originally published Jul 8, 2024 Also check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! On this Page: Updates as of May 2025 Key Takeaways...

Deep Dive: When to use Store Drop-Off Recyclable Materials

DEEP DIVE, Sustainability in Packaging

Also, check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! In Part 1 of this Deep Dive, we gave an overview of store drop-off (SDO) programs for plastic films. In Part 2,...

Deep Dive: What is Store Drop-Off Recycling?

DEEP DIVE, Sustainability in Packaging

Also, check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! From packaging food to online shopping, we commonly encounter flexible plastic packaging and films in our...

Deep Dive: Sorting Recyclables at a Modern MRF

DEEP DIVE, Sustainability in Packaging

Also, check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference!  In part 1 of this Deep Dive, we walked through the multi-faceted definition of “recyclable.” One of those...

Deep Dive: What does “Recyclable” Mean?

DEEP DIVE, Sustainability in Packaging

Also, check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference!  The U.S. recycling system generally gets a bad rap. Many consumers never know what actually happens to a...