Critics of cradle-to-grave sustainability efforts have long hoped for simple, and easier alternatives when it comes to food packaging. Fortunately, the circular economy offers the perfect solution. The concept of …
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Can the Trucking Industry adapt to the EV model in the Future?
The trucking industry is moving towards electric trucks to improve sustainability within the supply chain. The evolution of batteries and the new generation of motors could encourage the use of …
Slack fill refers to the space remaining when manufacturers opt not to put as much product in a package as could fit. However, there is both functional slack fill and …
Warehouses are among the most essential elements of our global supply chain. The packaging and shipping never stop, so warehouses expend lots of energy and emissions. Managers must do what …
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Cobalt- Congo 21st century’s Blood Diamond
With the recent technological advancements of the 21st century, cobalt has become a key ingredient of the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. Used in electric vehicles (EV) it gives them the …
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5 Ways to Use Machine Learning in the Packaging Industry
Supply chains are embracing digital transformation, and packaging industry technology must evolve to keep up and support this trend. One of the most versatile and widely beneficial of these technologies …
The most recent (COP27) was held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between Nov 6, 2022 – Nov 18, 2022. The importance of COP27 is now being recognized as this is the …
Rising climate change awareness has led to higher demand for sustainability actions. Consumers have made clear that businesses must demonstrate corporate responsibility for their environmental footprint. The United Nations Environment …
Whether on pizza, toast or in dessert, certainly everyone knows (sometimes loves) the pineapple. The pineapple plant was originally native to the Caribbean and Central America. Nowadays, pineapples are produced …
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Illegal fishing and its impact on the supply chain
by Zoey Spixby Zoey SpixAlready today, about 60% of the world’s fish stocks are fished to their capacity limits. 34% of fish stocks are already overfished, which means that more fish are being taken …