Plastics in packaging and the future of sustainability
WEBNov 1, 2020 — While removing plastic entirely isn’t always going to be the most viable, or sensible, option, the reduction of single-use plastics in packaging should be a priority across multiple sectors, and a wide variety of solutions exist to assist in this goal.
7 ways packaging is changing to reduce plastic waste
WEBDec 2, 2020 — Packaging generates the most plastic waste of any sector. Brands are investing in new ways to package their products. Alternatives to plastic include laser-etching vegetables and engineered cardboard. There’s also a growing emphasis on how containers can be reused and recycled.
Different Types Of Plastic Packaging Explained
WEBApr 28, 2021 — Some plastics are better suited to a specific kind of packaging than others. This guide to plastic packaging will outline the most commonly used types of plastic, their properties, and typical applications.
The drive toward sustainable packaging | McKinsey - McKinsey & Company
WEBJan 30, 2020 — Recycling rates for plastic packaging are relatively low. In the United States, for example, waste is generally managed with low leakage but recovery rates for packaging and food-service plastics are about 28 percent.
WEBThis guide aims to empower brands and their suppliers with the knowledge necessary to replace virgin fossil plastic in their packaging with recycled plastic. The ultimate goal of the guide is to advance the use of recycled plastics in packaging in order to reduce demand for virgin fossil plastics.
Plastic packaging problem: Five innovative ideas - The World …
WEBOct 17, 2019 — Here are four innovative ways alternatives to plastic that are being used for packaging. 1) Bottles made of soap. What’s the best way to stop people from throwing away empty soap and cosmetics packaging? Make it disappear on its own.
Plastics in Packaging: Unveiling Sustainable Solutions
WEBApr 5, 2024 — Polystyrene opens the door for a circular plastics economy where materials are recycled for reuse, again and again. In the dynamic realm of food packaging, plastics—often unjustly maligned for their environmental impact—hold numerous sustainable advantages.
How to Solve the Problem of Plastic Packaging - WIRED
WEBMay 20, 2022 — The plastics most commonly used in packaging are polyethylene (of various densities), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and, to a lesser extent, polystyrene (PS) and...
Understanding plastic packaging: The co-evolution of materials …
WEBNov 1, 2020 — The analysis focuses specifically on plastic packaging, exploring the interplay of technological innovation and consumer practices to better account for processes of change.
Plastic packaging - Plastics Europe
WEBPlastic packaging protects against contaminants such as germs along the supply chain from manufacture, distribution, and storage to use in a healthcare environment. Tamper-proof closures provide additional protection and security and maintain the safety and integrity of sterile goods.