By Scott Abner
The escalating global crises of garbage and waste have reached unprecedented levels, posing significant threats to the environment. The world witnesses an alarming scenario where excessive plastics infiltrate the oceans, coexisting with marine life, while massive amounts of waste continue to be indiscriminately dumped onto burgeoning landfills. The inherent unsustainability of these practices is becoming increasingly apparent, compelling a growing number of individuals and business alike to advocate for change.
Amidst the various contributors to the burgeoning waste problem, plastic packaging emerges as a primary culprit, largely contributed to the exponential growth of e-commerce. As online sales continue to surge, the projection for plastic packaging production indicates a potential escalation in the coming years, exacerbating the demand for such materials.
Despite the seemingly inextricable link between e-commerce growth and plastic packaging waste, there exists a viable alternative – sustainable packaging. Pivoting to this innovative approach involves manufacturers establishing closed-loop systems, ensuring that materials used in production are optimized for utilization, recovery, and recycling. By implementing such processes, manufacturers can create a self-sustaining cycle, where materials are repeatedly used in subsequent production cycles, significantly reducing the environmental impact of packaging.
The key to addressing the environmental crisis lies in understanding and adopting sustainable packaging practices. For more information surrounding these processes, in addition to the ways in which manufacturers are integrating them into their operations, read on to infographic accompanying this post.
When Should You Be Using Sustainable Packaging? an infographic provided by Eagle Flexible Packaging, an organization offering a cost-effective alternative to rigid packaging via their flexible packaging products
