 | Robby MeadowsUsername: Nashville Wraps |
Location
Hendersonville, TN, USA
Role
Packaging DistributorJob Title
Marketing DirectorCompany
Nashville WrapsProfile
Mr. Meadows is the founder of Nashville Wraps back in 1976. He is the author of many articles on recycling, business, economics and retail packaging. Nashville Wraps is a company committed to recycling, conservation, green packaging and in fact has the only registered trade mark (Green Way ®) in the retail packaging field for natural, sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging.
Recent Discussions
Biodegradable bags: A real solution, or more greenwashing?
There is some concern that the use of biodegradable additives to normally non-degradable plastic bags is sending the wrong message to the general public. One view is that since these plastics which are widely used in food and retail packaging are highly recyclable and recycling is where the main emphasis should be. Degradable additives are viewed by some to encourage rather than discourage society’s throw-away mentality.
Posted June 23, 2009The Ultimate Reusable Bag
Long ago in a galaxy far, far away it was decided that disposable bags were the biggest environmental problem on the planet. They were responsible for lasting thousands of years in landfills, killing sea life, sticking in trees, consuming imported oil, leaking toxic chemicals, and expending vast amounts of energy. A rebel alliance was formed to dispel the half-truths, deceptions and alert the good people of a better way. And more importantly to reveal their secret defense… The Ultimate Reusable Bag; a bag that can literally make another one from itself. About the rebels
Posted June 17, 2009
Comments
* indicates an article that was submitted directly to this Web site by the supplier, and was not handled by the Greener Package editorial staff.
Greener Package may share your contact information with our sponsors, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. Greener Package will not share your information with a sponsor whose content you have not reviewed. The members of the Advisory Board and Expert Network do not review, approve or endorse advertisements on this Web site.
Biodegradable vs. Recycling Plastic
Right now we do not know if biodegradable additives are practical because there has been no accepted environmental study for these products. However, we miss the main advantage of plastic bags if we try to dissolve them into some kind of sand and carbon dioxide. Recycling is the right answer because it is an effective, efficient and environmentally friendly process that is the banner for REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE. For more on this: Biodgradable vs. Recycling Plastic