Eric DesRoberts continues his monthly series of facts and tidbits he’s uncovered during his research to better understand products and packaging. You can also check out his past Fun Facts here. 1. The Federal Railroad Administration reports that there were nearly 1,500 train derailments in all of 2011. From January to April of this year, there were 389 derailments, which is an improvement when compared to more … More
This year’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition Spring Meeting kicks off today at the Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto. The conference, open to all and with over 250 attendees registered to attend, is recognized as the leading educational forum on sustainable packaging. We have an exciting agenda planned for the next three days with nearly 30 leading packaging and sustainability speakers. Session topics range from reducing … More
This year marks GreenBlue’s 10th anniversary. At the end of our first decade, what will the next decade bring for the sustainability movement? We’re asking this question of visionaries, thought leaders, business innovators, scientists, and educators. Read other interviews from the Next Decade series about the future of the sustainability, products, and business. Legendary business thinker John Elkington recently suggested that he might declare the years 2012-2022 “The … More
We’re lucky to work with some great partners. Check out these fantastic wheels that are now rolling around our office: it’s the Sustainable Packaging Coalition Recycling Truck! Steve Mahler of SPC member company Caraustar Industries sent us this truck made from his own two hands. In his words: It all began as a simple request from a five-year-old, “Daddy, can you make Thomas the tank … More
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries just released the results of a study it commissioned to assess the employment and economic impacts of the scrap recycling industry in the United States. This includes not just the packaging collected curbside, but also electronics, tires, textiles, and metals. The figures reported are eye-popping: more than 450,000 jobs and a $10.3 billion contribution in tax revenue to local, state, and … More