When it comes to packaging, sustainability means different things to different people. The term “sustainable packaging” exists only in the context of the product for which it has been conceived. In other words, the packaging is always part of a bigger picture.
Packaging can contribute to sustainability – and good business – by:
- Protecting food during transport and storage
- Being made from responsibly sourced materials
- Optimising the design to limit raw material use and maximise performance with thinner, lighter, stronger materials
- Optimising the production and filling process to minimise CO2emissions and energy use
- Optimising the design for transportation to prevent excess air
- Optimising shelf life to minimise food waste
- Being made of recyclable materials