When you hear ‘bamboo’, your first thought may be of the evergreen plant making up a panda’s daily diet. Or, you may consider how bamboo is a versatile material found across houses, clothing, furniture and home décor pieces. However, have you thought about its role in packaging? In recent years, bamboo-based packaging has received greater…
Packaging has been around for as long as anyone can remember. As we discussed in our previous post (dating back to 1500 B.C.), packaging continues to evolve and adapt to meet new needs. Nonetheless, plastic waste continues to accumulate and contribute to global environmental hazards. Now more than ever, it’s important to consider ways to…
Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked a lot about how to recycle food grade packaging and common household items, but what do you do when a packaging material is not recyclable? The answer to this question is simple – repurpose! We’re all aware as to how to reuse, reduce and recycle, but for the…
Previously, we wrote blog posts on how to dispose of regular packaging and food grade packaging; however there’s still not much awareness regarding disposal practices around everyday household items. Nowadays, almost every household product contains an element of plastic. As a result, for the purpose of this blog, we must consider proper disposal practices for…
Over the past few months, our daily routine has changed since more of us are working from home due to COVID-19. You’re likely cooking more often, or if you’re anything like us, guilty of snacking throughout the day. But how do you dispose of the packaging your food comes in? During this time, many restaurants…
One of the easiest things you can do as an individual to have a positive impact on the environment is recycle. Recycling saves energy, is a great way to conserve raw materials and aids in reducing landfill space. However, if done incorrectly, it can actually contaminate materials that are normally recyclable. Improper disposal can actually…