AL NAFAY Sustainability Matters Blog
Sustainability is a continually evolving landscape. From what's happening in the industry, to obstacles, to new innovations, stay up to date and follow us on our journey.
December 2022
Tis the Season to Choose the Right Milk Package
The tree is up, the stockings are hung, the lights are strung, and the countdown has begun. The holiday season is filled with good tidings and cheer. And lots of baking. From pies and candies to everyone’s favorite cookies, you’ll likely be going through a lot more milk than usual. Make Santa’s “Nice List” this year, by choosing the milk packaging that has the smallest environmental footprint – the trusty plastic “jug”.
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August 2022
Myth Busting - Micsonceptions About Plastic
There is a lot of negativity in the world around plastics. Unfortunately, this extremely versatile material is catching an unwarranted bad rap because of bad behavior resulting in plastics in the environment. Plastics are a cost-effective, lightweight material that enriches our lives and has essential applications in nearly all industries.
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July 2022
Does Your Package Meet Sustainability Requirements?
In case you haven't heard, there are an increasing number of sustainability requirements in place with major retailers and state & local governments. So many different initiatives are being proposed or are already in place that it can be difficult to keep up! No worries - AL NAFAY is here to help keep you up to speed and offer solutions to meet your needs!
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March 2022
What is EPR & What Does it Mean to You?
Faced with overwhelming amounts of waste that is currently being generated, many governments are implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. EPR is a producer-focused mechanism that aims to reduce waste, particularly plastic waste, by increasing recycling and decreasing dependency on new raw materials. EPRs are a policy approach in which a producer’s responsibility, physical and/or financial, for a product is extended to the post-consumer stage of a product’s life cycle. Producers are required to provide funding and/or services that assist in recapturing their product after disposal in order to repurpose and minimize environmental impact.
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February 2022
What is Advanced Recycling?
Plastic is a valuable material that has traditionally followed a linear model of “make, use, dispose”, resulting in large amounts being buried in landfills or worse, littering our environment. The model being adopted for the future is circular – cradle to cradle, not grave.
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December 2021
Deck The Halls This Holiday Season
With loads of holiday food, festivities and travel often comes enormous waste, but don’t neglect the environment this holiday season. Whether you’re repurposing leftovers, shopping sustainably or being mindful of your carbon footprint, there are many ways to keep the environment in mind this year. Make this your most sustainable holiday season yet with these tips.
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November 2021
PET - Clearly the Most Recycled Plastic
All those clear bottles you see around - water, soda, salad dressing, peanut butter, mouthwash and beyond; not only are they a popular choice because of their clarity, they are 100% recyclable! So, don’t pitch that plastic! Recycle it! LEARN MORE
October 2021
No Tricks! Treat Yourself to an Environmentally Friendly Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, it's important to celebrate safely and responsibly. The spooky season is filled with our favorite witches and ghouls. Scary can be fun, but not when it comes to recycling! These five common items make your recycling team scream. Keep them out of the blue cart as you prepare for trick-or-treating season. CLICK HERE to learn more.
September 2021
Targeting the "Chasing Arrows"
Believe it or not, this symbol does NOT mean something is recyclable! The debate on the use of "chasing arrows" continues as California introduces Senate Bill 343. The bill has substantial implications for how common plastic packaging items are labeled, and it could have significant recycling implications across the nation in the coming years. CLICK HERE to learn more.
August 2021
Deja-Vu : The Recycled Content Challenge Isn't a New One
Less than 30 years ago, mandating 20% recycled content in paper products sent shockwaves through the industry, driving up recycled pulp prices, demanding legislation and industry to fund/find innovative ways to increase quality recycled usage. CLICK HERE to learn more.