The Sustainable Advantage

Webinar 1

Join Dr. Sternberg, an assistant professor in sustainable packaging at Clemson University, as we begin to explore what it means to be sustainable and what The Sustainable Advantage team can do for you and your business.

This short webinar will give you the tools to critically examine your business’s packaging, processes, and products. It will also provide information to help your business transition to more sustainable alternatives. Once you have finished Webinar 1, download the activity sheet below and complete the first steps in your internal sustainability audit by analyzing your business’ inputs, outputs, byproducts, and waste disposal methods.

The objectives for Course 1 include:

  • Understand the negative impacts of plastic waste on the natural environment and human health.
  • Introduce EPA recommendations and different types of more environmentally friendly products and waste disposal methods.
  • Explain the business benefits associated with switching to more sustainable practices.
  • Understand the resources provided by the Clemson Research Team and take the first steps towards conducting an internal sustainability audit for your business.