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Can Flexible Packaging Reduce Food Waste?

Can Flexible Packaging Reduce Food Waste?

Can Flexible Packaging Reduce Food Waste? Food waste is a major problem worldwide. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reported that approximately 14 percent of the world's food, valued at $400 billion, is lost on an annual basis between harvest and the retail market (Source: “Food Loss and Food Waste”, FAO 2019). Meanwhile, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that 17% of food is wasted at the consumer and retail levels (Source: “UN: 17% of...

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Replenish, Don’t Replace: Spouted Pouches

Replenish, Don’t Replace: Spouted Pouches

  Replenish, Don't Replace   As eco-conscious consumers become more aware of the impact their purchases have on the environment, brands in the personal care and household product industries are turning to refillable spouted pouches as a sustainable packaging solution. Refill spouted pouches are becoming an essential part of moving towards a circular economy, and they offer numerous benefits to both brands and consumers. In this blog post, we'll explore why refill spouted pouches are...

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What is a Life Cycle Assessment?

What is a Life Cycle Assessment?

What is a Life Cycle Assessment?    We’ve all heard of the term “Going Green” and how it helps to reduce our environmental footprint. But what does it mean to go green, and how can we make sure our products are eco-friendly? This is where a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comes in. Let’s dive in.   Understanding Life Cycle Assessments  A Life Cycle Assessment is like a report card on the environmental impact of products, grading them across their entire life cycle - from production and...

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How Can We Recycle Flexible Packaging?

How Can We Recycle Flexible Packaging?

"In this episode, we talk with Evan Arnold, VP of Business Development at Glenroy, Inc. — a supplier of customized flexible packaging that specializes in flexible packaging laminations and innovative stand-up pouches. Our conversations covers consumer education, store drop-off programs, recycling infrastructure, and how the benefits and carbon footprint of flexible packaging beats everything else." Listen to the full podcast episode on the Flexible Packaging website

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Is Flexible Packaging Sustainable? #GlenroyGlimpse: Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Pouches

Is Flexible Packaging Sustainable? #GlenroyGlimpse: Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Pouches

Welcome to the next edition of #GlenroyGlimpse, a simple and informative segment to showcase our products and services. Today I will be showing our PCR pouch, a product from our sustainable packaging portfolio. We all know sustainability is a major driver in many industries, especially as it relates to flexible packaging. PCR pouches offer a great option for brands to take a step towards meeting their overall sustainability goals. What is PCR? PCR stands for post-consumer recycled resin. That...

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