Sustainability & Packaging Research

Visit the links below to read about Dordan's research on sustainability and packaging!

Recycling in America Blog: A daily discussion of packaging and sustainability by Dordan's Sustainability Coordinator, Chandler Slavin.

Recycling Report©: A discussion of the obstacles keeping plastic clamshell packaging out of the recycling infrastructure with suggestions for the industry.

How to Assess Sustainable Packaging: A comparative of the LCA-based tools and resources available for assessing packaging sustainability with instructions for selecting the most appropriate tool based on specific business and corporate sustainability strategy.

"Biodegradable" Plastics Report: A discussion of the environmental considerations packaging procurers should take into account when sourcing bio-based/"biodegradable" plastic packaging. *Currently being revised.

Bio Resin Show N Tell: A comparative of the different bio-based/biodegradable/compostable thermoformable resins available; material performance, cost, and environmental profile included.

Environmental Technical Breif, HDPE: An investigation into the sustainability profile of HDPE as part of Dordan's complimentary sustainability consultation process.