In conclusion, what then could be the solution to plastic packaging to reduce its environmental impact?
The move to reduce plastics can only speed up when all players in the industry, including brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, and even consumers, do their part to eventually replace the use of plastic.
Investments in research and alternative materials can help businesses restrategize plans for alternative plastic packaging. It advocates the discovery and usage of other methods for packaging and brings positive changes to the environment too.
lt is essential to know and choose the right type of plastic packaging to use. Here is a list of sustainable-made plastic materials to consider:
· Bioplastics: Made from natural raw materials such as tall oil and corn starch
· Biodegradable Plastics: Made from traditional petrochemicals. They are engineered to disintegrate more quickly
· Eco/recycled Plastics: These are plastics made from recycled plastic materials rather than raw petrochemicals.
Minimize your own plastic footprint in your business practices and encourage others to follow too. There is no better place to start than your own premises.
It demonstrates to others that you are responsible and have a clear stand on your part in nature conservation.
Plastic packaging is not going away anytime soon because it still brings so much benefit to the industrial world.
Even though there may be a lot of misconceptions about it, we need to acknowledge that plastic is not just an isolated problem that we can exclude from our businesses.
Exploring and using alternative materials, waste management, and the willingness to change makes tomorrows difference