Field Notes

  Here at Atlantic Packaging and the A New Earth Project, we're about more than just making sustainable packaging; we're heavily invested in shaping a sustainable future. This endeavor is fueled by a broader, more holistic view of what sustainability means. As Wes Carter, our President, eloquently states, “At Atlantic...

The recycling system in the United States is under intense scrutiny—and deservedly so. The latest swipe can be found in the powerful Netflix documentary, Buy Now, which delivers a searing critique of how our consumer culture is devastating the planet.  Its brief examination of recycling reveals an unsettling truth: for decades,...

As states like California, Oregon, Colorado, Maine, and Minnesota roll out ambitious new waste management policies with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, stakeholders are busy identifying major hurdles to achieving the numerous ambitious targets mandated. The intent of packaging EPR is to hold producers and distributors accountable for the...

The Critical Role of Viable End Markets in Recycling In our previous post, we provided a concise overview of the 5 Essentials of a Highly Functional Recycling System, summarizing The Recycling Partnership’s latest comprehensive report on the gap between the current state of our recycling system and where it needs...

The Recycling Reset: Fixing a Failing System Recycling in the U.S. has long been seen as a simple solution to our waste problem. But in recent years, it has come under scrutiny—and for good reason. While developed economies like the United States have waste management systems that keep the problem...

Coast Summit ’24 was a true celebration of the innovators, leaders, and changemakers driving us toward a sustainable future. This year’s gathering united a dynamic blend of experts, activists, and visionaries, each bringing compelling stories, transformative solutions, and an unwavering commitment to inspiring meaningful change. The day-long summit, featuring compelling...