The Journey

The hospitality industry has a significant environmental footprint, largely due to its reliance on single-use plastics and excessive packaging. As consumers become increasingly conscious of sustainability, hotels are under pressure to adopt more eco-friendly practices. In our latest blog, we’re exploring the challenges hotels face in managing packaging waste, highlighting the industry's progress, and presenting innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

Technology is emerging as a formidable ally in the fight against global challenges. With a growing population and increasing resource consumption, innovative solutions are imperative. Let’s explore five companies at the forefront of technological advancement, each making a substantial impact on our planet.

The tide is turning on our throw-away culture. Consumers and businesses alike are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental crisis caused by plastic pollution and linear economies. A staggering statistic reveals that according to National Geographic, over 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans every year. This plastic waste harms marine life, pollutes our beaches, and disrupts entire ecosystems.

Unbelievably: over 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year, with a significant portion being packaging that ends up in landfills or pollutes our oceans.  Finding sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging is critical, and two main approaches have emerged: refill and return systems. Both aim to reduce waste and create a more circular economy, but the question remains – which method is more practical and beneficial for consumers, manufacturers, and the environment?

Today's consumers are demanding change. They expect businesses to embrace sustainability, and investors are backing them up. In a 2023 McKinsey & Company report, 83% of global investors declared ESG factors crucial to their decisions. This shift reflects a clear message: sustainability is no longer a niche concern, it's a fundamental business imperative.

Plastic. It's ubiquitous, it's convenient, and it's posing a critical threat to our planet. From choking marine life to contaminating our food and water, the 300 million tons of plastic waste generated annually paint a grim picture. But in 2024, amidst a landscape seemingly saturated in single-use plastic, our littered world finds a potential spark of hope: the United Nations Environment Assembly's historic Plastics Treaty. This blog delves into the nitty-gritty of the UN Plastics Treaty, exploring its potential implications for the world, for sustainable businesses like Good Filling, and for you, the engaged advocate for a cleaner future.

Have you ever stopped to think about the lifecycle of the products you use every day? From the raw materials that are extracted to the waste that is generated at the end of their useful life, the linear economy has a significant impact on our planet. But what if there was a way to produce and consume goods and services more sustainably? A way that keeps resources in use for as long as possible and reduces waste to a minimum?

If you’ve embarked on a sustainability journey, chances are you have at least a few glass jars in your home. Whether you bought one at a store, were gifted one from a friend, or received one for a specific use, glass jars don’t need to collect dust on your shelves or be thrown away! 

Have you ever wondered what your impact on the planet is? Or how much greenhouse gases your daily activities emit into the atmosphere? Knowing your carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it! 

The holiday season is officially behind us, so it’s time to start focusing on your own goals for 2023! You might have noticed just how much waste is created during the holidays, and if that’s inspiring you do to something about it, then you came to the right place. Whether you want to finally start your year by reducing clutter and incorporating a few more sustainable choices, or if you’re ready to begin your zero waste journey, there’s no better time than now to begin!