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A Glass Half Empty? Wine is a symbol of celebration and culture, but it also carries a sobering statistic: Over $1.5 billion worth of wine is wasted annually in the U.S. alone. Behind each wasted bottle lies a complex web of environmental impacts, from carbon emissions and water usage to packaging waste and grape byproducts. […]

Waste or Opportunity? In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, waste often gets overlooked as the cost of doing business. Faulty packaging, expired goods, overstocked inventory – these are seen as losses, written off and shipped off to landfills or incinerators. This approach is not smart or sustainable anymore. In today's world, people are reducing their consumption […]

The Growing Demand for Sustainable Health & Beauty Products Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Consumers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, demanding health and beauty products that align with their environmental and ethical values. As a result, brands are under pressure to integrate sustainability into their operations, from sourcing raw materials to packaging […]

In 2016, a major National Beer Company reached out to Parallel Products with a unique challenge: they needed an efficient and reliable solution for recycling unsaleable beer. This unsaleable beer, whether due to overproduction, product recalls, expiration, or other factors, represented a significant loss for the company. However, this beer also presented an opportunity—tax recovery […]

For alcohol beverage companies facing the challenge of disposing of unsaleable products, there's an innovative and eco-friendly solution that also comes with financial benefits: recycling your beverages through Parallel Products. Not only does this process contribute to sustainability, but it can also open the door to significant tax refunds. By opting to recycle, companies can […]

In today's environmentally conscious world, businesses are continually seeking ways to reduce waste and improve their sustainability efforts. One industry that has taken significant steps toward greener practices is the beverage industry. When dealing with unsellable products, whether expired, damaged, or recalled, companies must dispose of them efficiently, securely, and eco-friendly. That's where beverage destruction […]