This is not the first time that Alan Greenspan’s theory of men’s underpants sales – as an economic indicator in general and predictor of tough times in particular – has entered the public discourse.

Compared to total households, a significantly higher percentage of vegetarians and vegans place a high or medium priority on recyclability, recycled content, and packaging with little or no plastic. The gap between the share of vegetarians and vegans and total households that place a high or medium priority on compostability and reusability in food packaging is even larger.

Already the leading outlet for food packaging bowls, prepared foods (including fresh and frozen products) is also projected to be one of the fastest growing applications for these products through 2025.

Asphalt shingles account for the largest share of residential roofing demand in the US and will continue to do so going forward.

After this record year of roofing demand, many in the industry are curious as to what the future hold and wonder if can that growth be sustained.

Decking accounts for the largest share of pressure-treated lumber and will continue to do going forward.

Lumber frequently dominated discussions among construction professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technology innovation will be a key driver of demand in the $204 billion global construction machinery market through 2025.

An uptick in roof installation activity also spurred increases in demand for underlayment.

In the food industry, reducing consumption of virgin plastics in packaging is an increasingly important sustainability target for food brands and packaging suppliers.