The Glenroy Blog

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

read more
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...

read more
Flexible Packaging in a Circular Economy

Flexible Packaging in a Circular Economy

This edition of the Technology Minute, features Matt Reynolds, editor of Packaging World, talking with Ken Brunnbauer and Evan Arnold from Glenroy® about flexible packaging’s inherent environmental benefits and the advantages it offers over more traditional options. You will learn why flexible packaging is sustainable and what the future holds for flexible packaging. Interested in knowing the benefits from utilizing flexible packaging? Watch the video and read on to learn why it is a great...

read more
Is Flexible Packaging Recyclable? #GlenroyGlimpse: Store Drop-off Recyclable Pouches

Is Flexible Packaging Recyclable? #GlenroyGlimpse: Store Drop-off Recyclable Pouches

Hey what’s up everyone! I have the pleasure to start our very first edition of #GlenroyGlimpse, a simple and informative segment to showcase our products and services. Today I’ll be showing a product from our sustainable packaging portfolio: store drop off recyclable pouches. If you’re somewhat familiar with flexible packaging, you’ll know that it’s traditionally challenging to recycle. The main reason relates to flexible packaging’s multilayer plastic structures and the difficulty separating...

read more
Inverted Pouches Greatly Reduce Eco Impact Compared to Glass Bottles

Inverted Pouches Greatly Reduce Eco Impact Compared to Glass Bottles

Glenroy and Uncle Dougie's, an organic barbeque sauce producer, recently worked with the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) to measure the environmental footprint and sustainability of STANDCAP Pouches (inverted pouches) against glass bottles. Using COMPASS® software, the industry standard in measuring environmental impact, NMI gathered and analyzed extensive data surrounding raw materials used, manufacturing processes, transportation, and end-of-life disposition between Uncle Dougie's new...

read more