Research

Visit the links below to read about Dordan's research on sustainability and packaging! Consider these reports the first of many that look to demonstrate our desire to understand the truth about plastics and the environment.

Due to our ethic of corporate transparency, Dordan is proud to share this research with you! By educating ourselves, Dordan is confident that the packaging industry can move the dialogue about sustainability forward, resulting in more informed packaging decisions throughout the supply chain; consequentially, a more robust environmental vision for packaging.

The Facts: A comparative of different packaging materials' environmental profiles. Currenlty being updated to reflect new data .

EPR Report: A discussion of the contemporary atmosphere surrounding extended producer responsibility/product stewardship legislation with suggestions for what you should require from your suppliers.

Bio-Based Resin Report & Bio Resin Show N Tell: A discussion of the environmental considerations packaging procurers should take into account when sourcing bio-based plastic packaging; and, a comparative of the different bio-based/biodegradable/compostable resins sampled.

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

More to come!