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Composting at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan has made a serious commitment to the environment with its sustainability program known as Planet Blue. The University, located in Ann Arbor, leads the way in reducing food waste from their dining facilities and campus with projects such as the Zero Waste Picnic, The Maize and Blue Cupboard, and EarthFest. [...]
Sustainable Packaging for the Fashion Industry
Fast fashion is out, ethical fashion is in How much do your customers really know about the clothing you produce? Are you transparent about the raw materials used? How about where the clothing is produced and who makes it? What about the packaging? From pollution and poor labor conditions in factories, to the extra waste created by the [...]
Eco-Friendly Trends in Food Service
In recent years restaurants have been going green and implementing sustainable practices to conserve energy, reduce waste, and provide healthier offerings.The Food Service Industry creates a lot of waste, from food waste through to trash created by single-use plastics such as straws, take-out containers, and to-go cups. The packaging is used for only a few [...]
Marine Plastic Pollution
The Plastic Pollution Problem Our oceans have become littered with plastic pollution. Thousands of birds, sea mammals, and fish ingest microplastics or become tangled in our plastic waste. Watching videos and seeing photos of the harm caused by plastic pollution are very upsetting and may make the situation seem hopeless, but as businesses we have the opportunity [...]
Choose Eco-Friendly Packaging to Reduce Waste
Today on World Environment Day, and every day, your brand can reduce waste by choosing eco-friendly compostable packaging and labels. As a business owner you have the opportunity to set an example to your customers and clients, other businesses, and the wider community. It has been estimated that packaging represents one-third of all municipal waste in the [...]
Non-GMO Packaging for Organic Brands
If you shop in (or supply to) organic food stores, you’ve most likely seen products labeled “Non-GMO” or “GMO-Free”. GMO ( Genetically Modified Organisms) refers to food that has been artificially altered at the genetic level. Because GMOs are a relatively new science, the foods altered in this way could potentially contain unknown risks that could affect [...]
Compostable Flexible Packaging
Flexible packaging creates much less waste than rigid packaging. It has lower transit resource needs, and uses fewer natural resources in production. This makes compostable flexible packaging an excellent sustainable choice for eco-conscious businesses!Elevate Packaging produces better quality flexible packaging - with lower water and energy consumption, as well as fewer greenhouse gas emissions and [...]
Why Holistic Compostable Packaging Matters
For companies committed to sustainability, eco-friendly packaging is a crucial component to their business. It has been estimated that packaging represents one-third of all municipal waste in the United States, so the impact of compostable packaging can be significant! Holistic compostable packaging solutions matter There is no such thing as 50% or 80% compostable; either your [...]
Building Sustainable Communities
How your business can support eco-friendly initiatives A sustainable community is one that is built or modified with with sustainable living in mind. This can range from incorporating eco-friendly infrastructure and affordable housing, through to creating an environment that makes recycling easier for community members. Many cities and communities work with groups such as The Partnership for [...]
Elevate Packaging and Bio4Life Enter into Exclusive Distribution Agreement
CHICAGO, September 1, 2015 -- Elevate Packaging, a leading sustainable packaging and label technology company, today announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for North America with Bio4Life for BioTAK® compostable adhesive products and PSA Labels under their brand name PURE Labels™. Under the terms of the agreement, Elevate Packaging is the exclusive [...]
