US report: Review of environmental packaging practices

23 February 2015

While plastic packaging is the fastest growing form of packaging in the US largely due to the popularity of fast food and consumer beverages, only 14% of it is recycled. That contributes to an overall waste of $11.4 billion in potential recycling revenue every year, according to a new report.
The report, issued by As You Sow and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), reviews the packaging practices of 47 fast food/quick service restaurant chains, beverage companies, and consumer good/grocery companies, and highlights leaders and laggards in the field. The study also analyses systemic issues raising barriers to higher packaging recycling rates (Press Release As You Sow, 29 January 2015).
Click here for the press release (438 kB).
Click here for the report (1.39 MB).

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