Deep Dive
Insights into sustainable packaging, circularity, and packaging policy
Our experts take you on a deep dive to help break down complex topics related to sustainable packaging, circularity, and packaging policy. Stay informed with us!
DEEP DIVE: Composting, Compostability, and Certifications
UPDATED July 11, 2025 Originally published July 4, 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. But what do “biodegradable” and...
DEEP DIVE: The Bioplastics Landscape
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
Updated May 13, 2025 Originally published Jul 8, 2024Also 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
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?
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
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?
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...
Deep Dive: PCR in Sustainable Packaging – A Closer Look at Post-Consumer Recycled Content in Plastic 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! If you’ve been in the conversation about sustainable packaging at all in the last few years, you’ve seen the...
DEEP DIVE: Best Uses of Compostable 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 series, we discussed how the term “bioplastics” can refer to many different things, including...
DEEP DIVE: What are Science-Based Targets?
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! Looking for information on CDP? Check out our Deep Dive on CDP here. In March 2023, the Science-Based Target...
DEEP DIVE: What is CDP?
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! Looking for information on Science-Based Targets? Check out our Deep Dive on SBTs here. In March 2023, the...