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Now, more than ever, there is a race to establish alternatives to single-use packaging in the wake of new legislation and tax penalties. “There are a number of reasons why well-intended corporate efforts to establish sustainable packaging are not progressing,” John Blake, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain says. “For example, most kinds of plastics are not broadly recyclable, and even if they were—the recycling infrastructure and the aftermarket for recycled materials are far from mature. Therefore, the overwhelming amount of packaging today is not technically recyclable or is not widely recycled in practice.” Scan the QR code now to learn more.
Food Logistics’ editor-in-chief Marina Mayer sits down with John Paxton, CEO, MHI, to learn about how businesses are handling supply chain disruptions and what’s in store for 2022. “The current disruptions in supply chains will be resolved, but it may take the next 1-2 years, not months, to fully recover from the pandemic impacts. I believe disruption will be a normal condition moving forward, and companies will need to be able to adapt. Though no one wants disruptions in the supply chain, one outcome is that these disruptions have accelerated innovation as companies look for ways to adapt. It will be the way that firms respond that will make the difference if they can succeed in the future,” Paxton says. Scan the QR code now to read the full interview..
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Supply Chains May Take 1-2 Years to Recover
Why Most Businesses are Thinking Wrong About Sustainability
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The organizations delivering longterm sustainable results evaluate projects through three distinct lenses of planet, people and profit. Done right, the best projects impact all three areas and help direct decision making. But, how can organizations begin to make smarter sustainability decisions rooted in environmental stewardship, safer operations and fiscal responsibility? In this expert column, Ryan Lynch, VP of marketing at Concentric, an OnPoint Group company, explains why adopting the triple bottom line definition for your sustainability efforts encourages culture’s ability to select, evaluate and implement better, more sustainable projects for your organization. Scan the QR code now to learn more.
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