101: BPAs
What is BPA? BPA (Bisphenol A) is an industrial chemical found in epoxy resins, which act as a protective lining… Read more »
SustPack 2017, Leading Packaging Sustainability Conference and Exhibition to Be Held April 24-26
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) and Smithers Pira, have announced the dates and location for SustPack 2017, a three day… Read more »
Fashion Institute of Technology joins the Sustainable Packaging Coalition
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition welcomes the fashion industry institution to its membership as part of a growing awareness of fashion… Read more »
101: Biobased, Biodegradable, Compostable
Biobased, Biodegradable, Compostable … How Are They Different? These terms are often used interchangeably, but they each have distinct meaning… Read more »
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Seattle says non-compostable plastic bags cannot be colored green or brown anymore in an aim to reduce confusion. On Monday,… Read more »
Extended Producer Responsibility Coming to California? Maybe, Says CalRecycle
On September 20th, California’s state agency CalRecycle approved a formal recommendation to pursue a new course of action towards its… Read more »
Record Attendance at SPC Advance 2016
Over 250 Attendees gathered in Portland, OR to learn how to advance sustainable packaging in their organization Capping off a very… Read more »
ASTRX Will Shape the Future of the U.S. Recycling System
Partnership Aims to Help Recover More Quality Recyclables Through Systems Approach Portland, Oregon, September 21, 2016 – National sustainability and… Read more »
Exploring opportunities and caveats in edible packaging
Edible packaging is hardly a new phenomenon. Experts estimate that natural sausage casings have been in use for at least… Read more »