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Angel Veza is a seasoned expert in food waste reduction, currently serving as a senior manager at ReFED a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending food waste in the U.S. by advancing data-driven solutions. With a background in both the culinary world and sustainability, Angel brings a unique perspective to the issue of food waste. At ReFED, she leads initiatives that support innovative projects aimed at reducing food waste across the supply chain. Here’s a sneak peek into what we covered in this episode: https://hubs.ly/Q02SpHLZ0

Another episode of the Crazy About Packaging episode is out and this month with Part 2 of our food waste episode – but this time, we decided to bring in an expert, Angel Veza, Senior Manager at ReFED. Food waste is an issue with consequences that often goes unnoticed by the average consumer but did you know that annual food waste amounts to $444 billion dollars annually or roughly 2% of US GDP? Listen to the full episode to learn more about the far-reaching consequences and staggering implications of the food waste problem: https://hubs.ly/Q02T37bB0

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene we would like to clear up any remaining confusion regarding the tragedy that occurred in Erwin, Tennessee on Friday, September 27th, 2024. Following the hurricane, the news broke that at least 5 employees of Impact Plastics, Inc. located in Erwin, TN had perished in a catastrophic flood that occurred at the company’s facility as a result of the hurricane. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by Hurricane Helene in Erwin, TN and other regions of the country, and we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims of the flood that occurred at Impact Plastics Inc. in Erwin, TN. PLEASE NOTE that Superior Plastics Extrusion Company Inc., DBA Impact Plastics, DBA ICPG is in NO WAY affiliated with Impact Plastics, Inc in Erwin, Tennessee and our ownership and leadership are NOT CONNECTED in any way, shape or form. Following the news of this tragedy, our employees were met with a barrage of hateful phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media interactions and in some cases people’s lives, homes and families were met with threats of physical violence. While we understand and empathize with the hurt and confusion following this tragedy, we do not condone and will not accept this harassment in any form. To read the full company statement: https://hubs.ly/Q02Tp3jc0

With such a focus on sustainability in the food packaging space, the environmental, economic, and humanitarian consequences of food waste are something that cannot be ignored. It is estimated that in the US 1/3 of all food grown never makes it to a person’s stomach. Not only is this a staggering loss of food, but it is a tragic loss of wasted resources including fresh water, wasted fossil fuels, and unnecessarily deforested land. Not to mention that food sitting in landfills generates methane – a greenhouse gas 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide. But it turns out that packaging, when properly designed in a manner that holistically prioritizes sustainability, can actually help the problem. Learn more about the implications of food waste and how packaging can complement food waste reduction goals & strategies: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rc4nV0

Superior Plastics Extrusion Company Inc. DBA Impact Plastics with locations in Putnam, CT and Hamlet, NC extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims at Impact Plastics Inc. in Erwin Tennessee. Superior Plastics Extrusion Company Inc. DBA Impact Plastics is unaffiliated with Impact Plastics Inc. in Erwin Tennessee. The ownership and leadership of Superior Plastics Extrusion Company inc. DBA Impact Plastics is not connected in any way to Impact Plastics Inc. in Erwin Tennessee. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and families as they cope with this terrible tragedy.

Today is the last day of SPC Advance! ICPG was thrilled to be a part of this year’s conference, showcasing how our XPP Solutions fit with the theme of this year’s event: “Less Carbon, Better Packaging.” For more information, or to have one of our ICPG experts complete a custom Life Cycle Assessment of your packaging solution, stop by Booth #110 to speak with one of our experts! https://hubs.ly/Q02Rc0nj0

Today is the 1st day of SPC Advance! We can’t wait to show packaging professionals & conference attendees how our XPP Solutions can help them achieve their sustainability, recyclability & carbon reduction goals! Stop by Booth #110 to learn more or book time with an ICPG expert using the link below: https://hubs.ly/Q02QqWw30

Do you love packaging? Do you bore all of your friends at the BBQ with discussions about recycling? Are you a self-proclaimed packaging nerd like us? Then join us as a guest on the Crazy About Packaging podcast! Fill out the form to join us on an episode as our guest host: https://hubs.ly/Q02PP--m0

There’s only one week left until SPC Advance! Make sure to stop by Booth #110 to visit the ICPG team at this year’s event, taking place at the Hilton Chicago Hotel from September 30 – October 2nd. This year’s event is focused on the theme: “Less Carbon, Better Packaging” – and our XPP solutions, shown through LCA to result in a lower carbon footprint than PS & PET alternatives, can help deliver on just that! Stop by our booth to learn more or book time on our team’s calendar: https://hubs.ly/Q02QqVGN0

As if meeting all application performance, processing and quality standards weren’t enough for brand owners to consider for their food packaging solutions – now changing regulations and legislations, for example Extended Producer Responsibility, have further complicated the list of requirements that brands must adhere to when developing sustainable & recyclable packaging solutions. Luckily, companies like Plastic Ingenuity have developed their Sustainable Packaging Assessment to help ensure that their customers packaging solutions not only meet their internal goals & targets, but the ever-evolving regulatory requirements. Listen to the full episode to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZfYAGW