by Jeanine Vecchio | Mar 6, 2023 | Resin Increase/Decrease
In terms of sustainability measures, monomaterial structures are already making good headway and will evolve even further. In last month’s blog In Sustainable Packaging, the Word is ‘Monomaterial’, posted by my colleague, executive editor Matt Naitove, he addressed...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Mar 6, 2023 | Sustainability
Plastic is a synthetic material that has become ubiquitous in our modern world. It is cheap, versatile, and durable, making it ideal for a wide range of applications. However, it has also become one of the biggest environmental concerns of our time. Plastic waste is...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Mar 6, 2023 | Recycling
Plastic pollution is a key environmental challenge today, calling for a new global agreement and sustainable solutions. Standards for plastics enjoy a privileged status in making this happen. On 2 March, at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, senior...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Mar 6, 2023 | Supply Chain
As we continue to navigate unprecedented global supply chain challenges, Border States is committed to keeping you updated regarding supply chain impacts, inflationary pressures and other market trends. We are working diligently to provide you with the most current...
by Jeanine Vecchio | Feb 7, 2023 | Recycling
2023 could be the year when the reality of extended producer responsibility for plastics packaging in the U.S. begins to take shape, with the first-mover states of California, Colorado, Maine and Oregon all starting to write EPR rules. Regulators will be considering...
