March 1st, 2015
Originally Published in Inside Packaging Magazine
If there is one thing that can be said about my generation, it is that we are diverse.
Digital Technologies Enhance Sustainable Packaging Communications
November 13th, 2014
Originally published in print and online for Packaging Digest
Digital technologies play an important role in our day-to-day lives, impacting both business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) interactions. As consumers, technology informs most of our purchasing decisions; we use social media, shop online and have instant access to product information. As professionals, we increasingly rely on digital communications, social media and web-based business solutions. How does this impact the sustainable packaging community?
A Tour of Aveda Vision and Mission in Practice
2014 Summer Fancy Food Show: More Than Just a Tasty Opportunity
July 10th, 2014
Originally Posted on GreenBlue's Blog, In The Loop
When the Specialty Food Association contacted the Sustainable Packaging Coalition looking for Summer Fancy Food Show (SFFS) speakers, I was pretty excited to grab the gig. Fancy food and a whole new group of faces to educate? I’m in.
Making Collaboration Count
February 4th, 2014
Originally posted on Packaging Digest online and in print
The sustainability industry is no stranger to collaboration, and sustainable packaging is no exception. Finding solutions to sustainability challenges often requires stakeholder engagement across diverse organizations. How do we make the most out of these efforts, especially in the face of competing motivation?
FTC Takes Landmark Enforcement Actions
November 22nd, 2013
Originally posted on GreenBlue’s In The Loop: http://www.greenblue.org/2013/11/ftc-takes-landmark-enforcement-actions-on-green-guides-violations/
A few weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced enforcement actions against five companies making deceptive claims for biodegradable plastics, marking the FTC’s first action against biodegradable plastic claims since publishing their recently revised
Celebrating America Recycles Day with How2Recycle Milestones
November 15th, 2013
Flexible media release
http://3blmedia.com/News/CSR/Celebrating-America-Recycles-Day-Look-How2Recycle-Label-Milestones
On this America Recycles Day, GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) celebrates America’s commitment to recycling by taking a look at How2Recycle Label milestones. Sustainability is a journey that relies on good design, accessible infrastructure, and consumer understanding of what, where, and how to recycle.
The Consumer's Dilemma
November 1st, 2013
Originally posted in Packaging Digest online and in print
The New Belgium Clips Beer & Film Festival made a stop in Charlottesville, VA, on Sept. 13. New Belgium recruited GreenBlue to organize compost, recycling and trash services for the event. With the help of Republic Services and Black Bear Composting (www.blackbearcomposting.com), staff diverted more than 90 percent of waste at the event-but not without effort.
5 ways companies are making packaging more sustainable
October 11th, 2013
Featured article on GreenBiz.com homepage
This week in Tampa, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition's annual Fall Members Meeting and Sustainable Packaging Forum showcased efforts across the supply chain, from sourcing to end-of-life or recovery. The conversation centered on the many ways companies are working to make packaging more sustainable. These five methods stood out.