Driving Packaging Sustainability From the Start
Driving Packaging Sustainability From the Start
Fabien Thibault, global manager, product and packaging sustainability at MilliporeSigma
Across industries, sustainability is becoming an increasing expectation. From reducing emissions to increasing recycling, both businesses and consumers are looking for ways in which they can reduce their environmental impact. But when it comes to products and packaging in the life science industry, developing sustainable solutions while meeting transit and safety regulation requirements is an ongoing challenge.
Now, imagine the complexity of executing this process for more than 300,000 products and 2.5 million SKUs along with associated packaging.
Tetra Pak Introduces Certified Recycled Polymers
Tetra Pak Introduces Certified Recycled Polymers
March 1, 2021, /3BL Media/ - Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage packaging industry to be awarded the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) Advanced Products certification. Its carton packages integrating attributed
[1] recycled polymers are now available for food and beverage manufacturers.
This move marks a key step in Tetra Pak’s approach to circularity which includes: minimising dependency on fossil-based resources; responsibly sourcing raw materials; designing packages for enhanced recycling and reduced litter; and building partnerships to develop effective collection and recycling infrastructure worldwide.
BETHESDA, Md., February 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ -
ImpactAssets has named Working Capital Innovation Fund as one of the ImpactAssets 50 2021 (IA 50), a free online database for impact investors, family offices, financial advisors, and institutional investors that features a diversified listing of private capital fund managers delivering social and environmental impact as well as financial returns.
Working Capital Innovation Fund has been recognized as an Emerging Impact Manager for its focus on solving systemic inequity and worker vulnerability through venture-style impact investing.
Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex and there is a need for greater transparency and risk management. Working Capital is unique in focusing on supporting scalable solutions to global workplace problems that range from health and safety risks to child labor and modern-day slavery, many of which result from the opacity of supply chains.
Antea Group Becomes Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Member
Antea Group Becomes Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Member
ST. PAUL, Minn., February 15, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Antea Group USA joins the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) as the newest Associate Member.
RFA is the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry, working to drive expanded demand for American-made renewable fuels and bioproducts worldwide. Their vision is to help the world breathe easier with the power of renewable fuels.
As the authoritative voice of the U.S. ethanol industry, RFA helps America become cleaner, safer, and more energy independent. In creating a forum for ethanol producers and industry stakeholders, RFA has achieved an unequaled record of results through action, advocacy, and analysis.