Research + Tools
StrategyGuides
Refer back to this page for topical case studies and tools to help guide your sustainable packaging strategy, no matter which stage of the journey you’re on.
OSC works diligently to keep this page updated with current reports and information.

2023 Campaign Impact Report
PDF

Leveraging LCAs to Make Data Informed Decisions: Associated Labels & Packaging
Case Study

Leveraging LCAs for Packaging Optimization: Associated Labels & Packaging
PDF

The Role of EPR in a Plastic-Free Future
PDF

2022 Campaign Impact Report
PDF

Leveraging LCA’s for Packaging Optimization: Grove Collaborative & Dr. Bronner’s
PDF

Investing in the Earth: Leveraging LCAs to Make Data Driven Decisions
Case Study

Getting Started with Sustainable Packaging Guide from PackWorld
PDF

The Road to Regenerative Packaging
PDF

New Hope Packaging Toolkit
Tool Kit

Map of Urban Composting Access
Mapping Tool

Tracking Composting Facilities in the US
Mapping Tool

The Ocean Cleanup’s Map of Mismanaged Waste
Mapping Tool

Sailing Seas of Plastic
Mapping Tool

The Ocean Plastic Pollution
Mapping Tool

This Is What a Century of Waste Looks Like
Mapping Tool

Guide to Verifying Responsible Sourcing of Fiber
PDF

Understanding the Role of Compostable Packaging in North America
PDF

The Drive Toward Sustainability in Packaging — Beyond the Quick Wins
PDF

Design for Recycled Content Guide
PDF

Blueprint for America’s Recycling System
PDF

Future Scenarios of Global Plastic Waste Generation and Disposal
PDF

Packaging 101 Guide
PDF

Definition of Sustainable Packaging
PDF

What a Waste 2.0
PDF

Following Path to Photo: Adobe Stock/Dmytro, Fotofermer Flexible Packaging’s Sustainability
PDF

2020-2021 Centralized Study on Availability of Recycling
PDF

2018 Sustainable Packaging Study
PDF

Climate Action Retailer Quick Guide on Packaging
Tool Kit

The ROI of Sustainable Packaging
Case Study

The Road to Regenerative Packaging
Case Study