OSC Packaging Collaborative

In Pursuit of Sustainable Packaging: Inspiring Systems Level Innovations with Triple Bottom Line Value

The Packaging Collaborative is comprised of leading natural products brands, innovative material manufacturers, and industry service partners, working collectively to innovate and address the challenges with single-use packaging and circularity in our industry.

The OSC Packaging Collaborative operates as an open source, open forum community ecosystem, encouraging pre-competitive collaboration and knowledge sharing at every level. By working together, we have the chance to drive an industry shift toward a planet-friendly approach to packaging.

Membership Benefits

Here’s a briefing of what you can expect as a Packaging Collaborative Member:

  • Quarterly member meetings to discuss relevant news, innovations, and projects
  • OSC Learning Series webinars on relevant topics like certifications, policy, labelling, and novel materials
  • Monthly Industry Digest
  • Discounted LCA and EPR reporting services through our industry partnerships
  • Pilot testing opportunities
  • Access to Packaging Collaborative resource repository
  • OSC Complimentary Job Board and 20% discount to Force Brands Job Board
  • Invitations to industry events and trade shows like Ripple Fest and Expo West
  • Policy and advocacy resources
  • Access to our Community forum for open source communication amongst members

A Snapshot of our Work

We believe the best way to drive sustainability initiatives is to create an open, collaborative environment. To date we have:

  • Created industry movement of leading brands toward advancing compostable packaging and packaging innovations
  • Fostered key partnerships across the materials supply chain: Futamura, Elk Packaging, Earthfirst Films, AE Global Packaging, and more
  • Formed alliances with industry stakeholders like the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the US Composting Council (USCC), and Compost Manufacturer’s Alliance (CMA)
  • Partnered with sustainability solutions providers Trayak on LCA studies for packaging materials
  • Launched Infusions Committee for brands in tea, herbals, and infusions to pre-competitively collaborate on shared packaging and policy goals
  • Developed & tested multiple compostable pouch versions with 18+ ingredients
  • Presented certifications guidelines for compostable structures
  • Line-tested overwrap applications and optimized structure for triplex teabags
  • Assisted Launch of Gone4Good (Alter Eco) & Leaf No Trace (Numi Tea) campaigns
  • Launched the Industry and Consumer facing Zero Waste Campaign and Pack Pact Campaigns

 

Our Partners

The Packaging Collaborative is sponsored by Elk Packaging. Elk helps us design new structures with film manufacturers, and researches and reports the impact of these structures on the environment and the products they contain. Learn more here

Trayak is a sustainability software solutions and consulting company. Their Mission is to provide you with easy-to-use decision tools that can be embedded in your company’s mainstream product and packaging development, manufacturing, and launch processes.  Learn more here

rePurpose Global is the world’s leading Plastic Action Platform dedicated to reducing waste, reviving lives, and restoring nature’s balance. Learn more here

Interested in becoming a Packaging Collaborative member?

Packaging Membership Interest Form

Get involved today!

For information about membership:

Please contact the Packaging Collaborative Director, Jake Hebert at jake.hebert@osc2.org

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