DEEP DIVE: How2Recycle and Recycle Labeling Explained

DEEP DIVE

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: EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) FOR PACKAGING, EXPLAINED

DEEP DIVE

Updated February 11, 2026 Originally published Jul 8, 2024 On this Page: Updates as of Februaury 2026 Key Takeaways Introduction to EPR The Concept Behind Packaging EPR Elements of Packaging EPR What Brands Should Do Now Keeping Up with EPR News Updates as of February...

Deep Dive: What does “Recyclable” Mean?

DEEP DIVE

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: Sustainable Forestry for Pulp and Paper Packaging, Explained

DEEP DIVE

As the conversation around sustainable packaging alternatives continues to grow, the topic of “sustainable forestry” is gaining more attention. But what does sustainable forestry actually mean, and why has it become increasingly important for pulp and paper packaging?...

Deep Dive: PCR in Sustainable Packaging – A Closer Look at Post-Consumer Recycled Content in Plastic Packaging

DEEP DIVE, Sustainability in Packaging

Updated September 29, 2025 Originally published June 18, 2024 If you’ve been in the conversation about sustainable packaging at all in the last few years, you’ve seen the rise in use of recycled content in plastic packaging. But what exactly is post-consumer recycled...

DEEP DIVE: Best Uses of Compostable Packaging

DEEP DIVE

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...