By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Sustainability is not a new concept in the plastics industry. It has been shaped into various meanings across multiple platforms depending on a company’s goals, vision and intended impact. At Hoffer Plastics, however, sustainability is more than a guiding principle – it is embedded in the company’s DNA. For more than 70 years, it … [Read more...] about Hoffer’s Vision to Value: Building a Sustainability Framework
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Building Better from Within: A Lean Startup Mindset for Internal Product Lines
By Karissa Kopecky, marketing manager, Falcon Plastics Most manufacturers focus the bulk of their new program startup energy on customer programs – and rightly so. But when a manufacturer launches an internal product line, like Falcon Plastics’ High Plains Trays, the same startup discipline still applies. In fact, it becomes an opportunity to test and refine best … [Read more...] about Building Better from Within: A Lean Startup Mindset for Internal Product Lines
Recyclability Beyond the Numbers: The Impact of Labels on Plastic Packaging
By Ruben Nance, program director – preferred design recognition, Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Recycling can be confusing. Consumers must compare both the resin identification code and format of a package to their municipalities’ list of accepted items to correctly determine what should be placed in the bin. The municipalities acceptance list is representative of … [Read more...] about Recyclability Beyond the Numbers: The Impact of Labels on Plastic Packaging