Factsheet: Palm leaf
What actually is palm leaf as a packaging material and how can you apply it to your food packaging and tableware? Your questions answered.
Factsheet: Everything you need to know about bamboo as food packaging
We all know bamboo as panda food, but how about as a food packaging and tableware material? Let’s take a look at the FAQs around bamboo.
Factsheet: What’s PLA and why do we use it for food packaging?
When it comes to bioplastics, PLA leads the pack. Here’s all you need to know about this handy material and its place in food packaging.
Factsheet: What is bagasse, and why do we use it for food packaging?
A grease-proof, heat-resistant and freezable by-product of renewable and fast-growing sugar cane. Read on to find out more about bagasse and its place in the future of food packaging and tableware.
Certifications
Did you know there are now more than 400 different certifications in sustainability, each with a different meaning?
What is greenwashing and why is it bad news for sustainability?
Companies often make claims that can boost their appeal to sustainability-conscious customers. But when these claims are incorrect, it has consequences – for consumers, for businesses and for the planet.
Food waste: Why it’s bad for the environment and how packaging can help
Food waste is a big and growing problem that accelerates climate change. The right choice of packaging can help in the fight against food waste – without causing more problems than it solves.
Why we don't use the term "biodegradable"
Many brands claim their products are ‘biodegradable’ – but what does that really mean? Here’s why it may not be the one-size fits-all solution we are told it is, and the information we share instead.
World Soil Day: Composting for soil health
Soil health matters to us at Verive because we care about sustainable waste management, climate change, and circularity. That’s why this year, for World Soil Day, we want to celebrate composting and its role in reducing waste and promoting soil health.
