October 1, 2020 - Knowable Magazine

October 1, 2020 - Knowable Magazine APR in the News Design for recycling

A major headache for recyclers is complex packaging that incorporates multiple materials. So why not consider the end point in the first place?

The good news is that the drawbacks of single-use, hard-to-recycle packaging have begun to draw wider attention. A combination of environmental awareness, consumer preferences, government regulation and manufacturers' cost-cutting has sparked a movement toward minimalist packaging that emphasizes simplicity and sustainability.

Closely allied with that effort is a design-for-recycling movement that seeks to eliminate recycling problems from the start.

Read the full article from Knowable Magazine.