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Unwrapping the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive: Embracing Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy

SupplyShift

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. The Revised PPWD: Soon to be the PPWR In 2018, the PPWD was revised to include higher overall recycling targets for packaging (65% in 2025 and 70% in 2030), as well as higher material-specific targets, such as 55% for plastic by 2030.

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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News. Click Here.

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Reverse Logistics emerging from the "dark side" and into earnings calls

Cathy Roberson

billion pounds since 2009. Since 2009, we have reduced our carbon emissions by 62% through investments in renewable energy and operational improvements. Since 2009, we have reduced our carbon emissions by 62% through investments in renewable energy and operational improvements. collecting more than 2.5

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Supply Chain News on Walmart to Pressure Suppliers to Reduce CO2 Emissions by a Gigaton by 2030

Supply Chain Digest

Latest Move in Effort that Started with Sustainability Index for Suppliers in 2009

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030.

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Step inside Project Gigaton at Walmart

EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

With the majority of a company’s real environmental impact sitting, not within its direct operations, but along its supply chain, helping suppliers to improve their sustainability performance is key if a business is to show true leadership. Supply chains are the new frontier of sustainability.