Tag: waste

June 2, 2023

The confectionery industry continues to boom in the U.S. A recent study found that 2023 Easter candy sales exceeded projections, with Americans spending $3.3 billion on Easter candy alone. And Easter isn’t the only holiday to boost confectionery sales. Valentine’s […]

November 30, 2022

Sustainable change in food value chains has become essential to political, scientific, and economic discourse. In the US alone, about 108 billion pounds of food is wasted each year, according to the non-profit organization Feeding America. That represents approximately 130 […]

August 15, 2022

For many in the retail and grocery industry, a commitment to sustainability begins with their choice of bag. Planet-friendly packaging and totes help with the reduction of waste and send a strong brand message to consumers. Both paper and reusable […]

July 28, 2021

Amazon has been accused of “routine destruction of millions of perfectly good products” as charities call for new anti-waste laws to be brought in. Video recordings and photographs, published by ITV News and The Times, appear to show 3ft-high boxes […]

March 16, 2021

Meeting customer expectations is often easier said than done. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, where consumers have been doing more online shopping than ever before, meeting those expectations means incorporating a smooth home delivery experience with sustainability in mind. Online […]

August 22, 2019

The retail industry produces an unprecedented amount of waste year after year, with much of that driven by customer returns and excess inventory. Each year around 5 billion pounds of returned goods end up in landfills and that doesn’t even […]

August 18, 2019

In 2017, the global cosmetic products market was valued at around USD 532 billion—and is expected to reach USD 863 billion by 2024. That’s a lot of lipstick, powder, and creams. Plus, makeup and skincare have become more popular than […]

August 1, 2019

Camille Diane Tagle spent the first decade of her career designing for brands across the fashion spectrum, from the highest luxury to mass market. The amount of waste her operations alone generated was enough to make her question her career […]

February 27, 2019

When Walmart makes decisions, other retailers pay attention. The company’s latest push into sustainability may mark a turning point in how large businesses push for supply chain reform when it comes to packaging and plastics. It’s not the corporation’s first […]