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Jul 29, 2024
Where & How to Reduce Plastic Waste

Clamshells and blister packs, commonly used in on-shelf packaging applications, contribute significantly to plastic waste. This white paper examines the environmental consequences of unnecessary clamshells and blister packs and advocates for their reduction, particularly in product categories where a sanitary barrier is unnecessary, such as housewares, tools, and pet toys. By eliminating these packaging types, companies can reduce plastic and meet consumer demand for sustainable products.

Mar 27, 2024
Five Reasons to Slash Plastics in Packaging

Supply Brain Chain published an article highlighting the top five reasons why you should consider reducing plastics in your packaging. There are some interesting statistics. Go to this summary page to download the article.

Five Reasons to Slash Plastics in Packaging
Jun 20, 2023
Lower Trim Costs, No Strings Attached

In recent years brand owners have switched back to the original standard of attaching hang tags with string in the name of sustainability. The switch has resulted in dramatically higher costs, throughput bottlenecks, and procurement and production resources burdens. Learn how a recycled tagging fastener can close the circle, save you money and simplify your BOM.

Apr 10, 2023
The Inside Story on Adapting to the Shift Toward Electric Vehicles – Evolving Demands for Engineered Fasteners in the Auto Industry

Avery Dennison is featured in the April edition of SAE Automotive Engineering. Read this brief interview as an Inside Story about Adapting to the Shift Toward Electric Vehicles – Evolving Demands for Engineered Fasteners in the Auto Industry.

SAE Automotive Engineering April 2023
Mar 25, 2022
A New Outlook for Tagging Fasteners

This video interview with an Outdoor Business Journal editor will give you a new outlook on those ubiquitous plastic fasteners used to attach tags to just about every product in the apparel industry. New from Avery Dennison, Ecotach™ Fasteners are a green alternative to that traditional solution, pushing the industry one step closer to eliminating single-use plastics. Start with the little things that can make a big impact.
Jan 17, 2022
Boost Your Brand’s Sustainability Goals with Biodegradable and Recycled Fasteners

Plastic fasteners, which attach price tags and other product information to garments, are on 90% of the approximately 80 billion garments manufactured each year. That translates to 72 billion fasteners with a single-use plastic fastener. What if you could close your sustainability gap by using plastic fasteners that are made from recycled water bottles or nylon carpeting? What if you had an option to use plastic fasteners that can biodegrade* on soil?

Jan 14, 2022
Next Steps for Environmentally Conscious Children’s Brand Owners

There have been advancements in the recycling and repurposing of children’s apparel. One leading children’s apparel brand recently expanded its sourcing to include environmental stewardship throughout its supply chain. After all, sustainable clothing for children doesn’t end with fabric selection—it includes growing fibers for production, packaging and the responsible disposal of apparel.

Jan 13, 2022
Advancing Your Brand’s Sustainability Journey with Responsible Partners

Just as the choice of textiles for your garments is critical to your sustainability journey, are you examining other aspects of your brand for waste reduction and environmental stewardship opportunities? Consider the possibilities within your supply chain. For example, what if one small plastic tagging fastener could help you reach your goals?

Dec 21, 2021
How Outdoor Apparel Brands Can Advance Their Sustainability Goals

The 2020 Global Commitment Report (Ellen Macarthur Foundation) identifies significant gaps between an apparel brand’s target goals and what has been achieved. Less than one-quarter of brands have met their sustainability goals for reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging by 2020. What’s more, it can become difficult for retail brand owners to explain exactly how they are reducing their environmental footprint. Learn how you can reach your sustainability goals.

Jul 16, 2021
Oval Is the New Round

In recent years, the Automotive Industry has shifted its preference from round fir trees and arrow fasteners to oval. The main benefit of the oval shaped feature is that it aids in preventing the rotation of the fastener, keeping the wires more accurately controlled between all the routing points of the harness. But read this to learn there's more to the story.

Oval Fir Tree Tie