Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” for businesses—it’s a business imperative. As the global economy grapples with climate change, resource scarcity, regulatory compliance, and shifting consumer expectations, companies that embrace sustainability are thriving, while those that don’t risk being left behind, but don’t take my word for it. I recently came across an article written…
Category: Sustainable Packaging
Navigating the Rise of Sustainability Regulations in the U.S.: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The regulatory landscape in the United States is evolving rapidly as lawmakers respond to growing concerns about climate change, chemical contamination, and resource management. Key developments in climate-related rules, PFAS regulation, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are transforming the way businesses operate, with significant implications across industries. Here’s what you need to know about these…
5 Ways Emerger Strategies Helps Brands Demonstrate Continuous Sustainability Improvement to Retailers
As more retailers adopt sustainability guidelines, brands are finding it crucial to align their practices with these requirements. Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and REI have established environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria for the products they carry, often making it a prerequisite for continued shelf space. At Emerger Strategies, we specialize in helping brands…
How Sustainability Drives Business Success in Challenging Economic Times
At Emerger Strategies, we partner with fishing & outdoor brands, brands who sell to big box retailers (Walmart, Target, REI, etc.), and industry associations to ensure they receive world-class sustainability consulting that keeps them in compliance with regulations, helps them achieve their sustainability goals, all while making the business case for sustainability. However, as businesses…
U.S. Plastics Pact Releases Essential Guides to Advance Circular Economy for Plastics
Walpole, NH – August–, 2024 – The U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S. Pact) has released their Design for Circularity Playbooks, three essential reports designed to guide the lifecycle of plastics in the United States. The newly unveiled Design for Recyclability Playbook, Design for Reuse Playbook, and Design for Compostability Playbook provide detailed guidelines to ensure that plastic packaging…
SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research™ 2023 Pulse Highlights – Consumer Sustainability Segments and Gen Z
Sustainable Brands just released the SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research and finds that younger consumers are increasingly demanding brands and products that are socially and environmentally responsible, which isn’t news around here, but it this research help support what my clients are also seeing: employees want to work for companies that align with their values, and…