In the face of the worsening global waste crisis, our planet struggles with an overflow of discarded materials, especially plastic, which pollutes oceans and burdens landfills. The urgency of this unsustainable waste production is becoming increasingly clear. As we tackle this global challenge, many wonder: where should we begin to make meaningful changes?
A compelling starting point lies in reducing plastic packaging, a major contributor to the growing waste crisis. Every year, more and more plastic packaging floods the world, through the packaging and delivery of consumer goods. Driven by the rise in e-commerce, this number continues to climb rapidly and is expected to keep rising in the future.
While some see packaging and its resulting waste as an unavoidable part of meeting consumer needs, it’s clear that change is necessary. Manufacturers have the power to respond to changing consumer demands by adopting sustainable packaging practices. But what does sustainable packaging involve?
At its core, sustainable packaging means creating a closed-loop cycle system. In this innovative approach, manufacturers use eco-friendly materials throughout production, use, and recycling. This closed-loop system allows the same materials to be reused in future production cycles, making the material source much more sustainable.
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When Should You Be Using Sustainable Packaging? an infographic provided by Eagle Flexible Packaging, an organization specializing in sustainable packaging solutions