DEEP DIVE: How2Recycle and Recycle Labeling Explained

DEEP DIVE: How2Recycle and Recycle Labeling Explained

Key Takeaways  How2Recycle (H2R) is a labeling system that aims to standardize and clarify recycling instructions for consumers using on-pack labels.  They use several criteria, including consistency with federal and state laws, to assess whether a package is...
Deep Dive: What does “Recyclable” Mean?

Deep Dive: What does “Recyclable” Mean?

Updated December 19, 2025 Originally published Aug 14, 2024 “Recyclable” is one of the most widely used (and most misunderstood) terms in sustainable packaging. Many consumers put something in the recycling bin and never know what happens next. Headlines like “only 5%...
DEEP DIVE: Best Uses of Compostable Packaging

DEEP DIVE: Best Uses of Compostable Packaging

Updated August 22, 2025 Originally published Jul 28, 2023 In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how the term “bioplastics” can refer to many different things, including (but not limited to) biodegradable or compostable plastics. In Part 2, we dove into the difference...