Circular Packaging Pilot
The Challenge
Boulder County sought to drive innovation in sustainable packaging for food and beverage products, aiming to reduce pollution and enhance recyclability. The initiative required a comprehensive understanding of current practices, stakeholder collaboration, and the development of actionable pilot programs.
Our Strategic Approach
We approached this challenge with a thorough and innovative strategy. We leveraged our extensive experience in sustainable materials management and packaging recovery, focusing on identifying pollution-reduced packaging options and engaging stakeholders in a collaborative process. Our goal was to create a sustainable framework that could drive long-term positive impacts.
The Process
Boulder County sought to drive innovation in sustainable packaging for food and beverage products, aiming to reduce pollution and enhance recyclability. The initiative required a comprehensive understanding of current practices, stakeholder collaboration, and the development of actionable pilot programs.
The Solution
Our team engaged in a thorough and collaborative process to ensure the success of the project.
Information Gathering: Conducted literature search and industry leader interviews on sustainable packaging.
Survey Development: Created and distributed an online survey after interviewing key stakeholders.
Stakeholder Meeting: Collaborated with Boulder County to design the pilot program and set packaging targets.
Research Options: Identified pollution-reduced packaging options for pilot participants.
Select Tool: Selected the best life cycle analysis tool for evaluating environmental impacts.
Provide Assistance: Offered expert support and guidance to pilot program participants throughout implementation.
Reporting Outcomes: Collected and analyzed key performance indicators from pilot participants.
Prepare Report: Summarized pilot projects and outcomes in a comprehensive report.
Real Results
The pilot program participants reported significant progress in adopting pollution-reduced packaging options. Key performance indicators showed improvements in materials reduction, increased use of recycled content, and evaluated reuse options. The life cycle analysis tool provided a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of the new packaging solutions. Deliverables included:
Comprehensive PowerPoint presentations on research findings and survey results.
Pilot program application process and materials.
Detailed reports on pilot program outcomes and case studies.
Through our strategic approach, we successfully supported Boulder County in advancing its sustainable packaging initiatives, fostering innovation, and driving positive change in the local recycling ecosystem.
The Client
Boulder County, located in Colorado, is renowned for its strong commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative practices. The county actively leads in waste management, recycling, and sustainability initiatives, reflecting its community's dedication to ecological stewardship. With a focus on reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable living, Boulder County collaborates with local businesses, community groups, and residents to drive progressive environmental policies and initiatives.
The Team
We brought together with collective expertise covering packaging design, life cycle assessment, MRF operations, municipal collections, communications, commodity markets, and special waste management. The diverse and skilled team for this project, included:
Leadership Team Members
Packaging Recovery Experts
Economists
Local Staff from our Boulder office
