Packaging - including single-use food containers - makes up a significant percentage of landfill waste. As a result, many leading manufacturers have put in place sustainability initiatives geared toward making their products more environmentally friendly. Find out what these strategies are, and how consumers play an important role.

Community gardens provide valuable green gathering areas for neighborhoods, particularly in space-constrained urban environments. These gardens also offer opportunities for manufacturers of lawn and garden hand tools and wheeled implements to grow their charitable initiatives.

Processed food is rising in global popularity. Find out why this trend toward manufactured food is also set to benefit demand for industrial lubricants.

In need of repairs and replacement, America's aging infrastructure could serve as a growth driver for construction chemicals demand.

Could electric power be the future of the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry in North America? Check out a few of the automotive manufacturers leading the charge on electric trucks.

Secondary data is a crucial component of strategic decision-making. But sometimes it's tough to tell whether or not the information you've gathered is accurate. Next time you doubt a piece of data, ask yourself these 5 questions to determine whether it suits your needs.

While wood reigns supreme in terms of siding aesthetics, it's not so desirable when it comes to factors like cost, durability, or ease of installation. For this reason, home builders largely rely on copycat components. Check out these 3 siding materials that mimic wood without the drawbacks.

Private label nonwoven consumer disposables - including baby care products - have largely closed the quality gap relative to the household brand names with which they compete. Find out where private label baby care nonwovens have made noticeable improvements, and how these products are poised to compete in years to come.

High energy efficiency and improved affordability mean LED lights are an increasingly common sight around the house. Find out which trends are set to to have the most impact on growth in the LED and high-efficiency lighting industry through 2022.

The recreational boating market has largely rebounded following a few stormy years post-Great Recession. Check out these 5 trends that have spurred the industry to renewed growth.