DO I NEED TO START THINKING ABOUT USING ECO FRIENDLY FOOD PACKAGING?
Of
the 78 million metric tons of plastic packaging produced globally each year
only 14 percent is recycled, according to a recent
study published in the online version of National Geographic magazine.
Lightweight and floatable, plastic that
escapes collection & recycling flows into oceans – 9 million tons annually – and most of it comes from developing
nations.
This figure is however expected to grow, as
consumption of packaged goods will rise – especially meal-kits and grocery
goods, as well as take-out foods.
The European Commission has set in motion a
directive to ban single-use plastic containers made of expended polystyrene,
which is to come into effect from 2021 (EU Directive 904).
The purpose of this directive is to reduce
the amount of plastic waste deriving from member states – and a consequence is
the encouragement of the use of packaging made from natural fibers, which is biodegradable
pouch and compostable
pouch in a safe and healthy manner for the environment.
Eco-friendly food packaging
bags – Why and how your business can use it?
Eco-friendly packaging, as the name
suggests, is environment-friendly and leaves a minimal carbon footprint. But,
there are a lot more benefits to it, business-wise.
When a business goes eco-friendly, it
improves the brand image tremendously
Consumers are increasingly demanding natural
products and social responsibility from vendors and suppliers through
sustainability and green practices. More importantly, many are willing to pay
more for these values and demands. The Nielsen global online survey in 2019
identified 66% of its worldwide study respondents with this
commitment to eco-friendly products, services and businesses.
Eco-friendly packaging meets EU
Directive requirements
Due to their biodegradability, natural
fiber products decompose relatively quickly and turn into compost. The compost
may be used as nursery or fertilizer for new plants, and the cycle closes.
These products represent the best and safest alternative for the plastic
product bans by the Directive.
Eco-friendly products have a good value
for money
Packaging made from natural fiber
represents a very good alternative to polystyrene products as far as resistance
and thermal properties are concerned. Moreover, they can be used for reheating food,
either in the microwave or in electric or gas-powered ovens. The end user will
not see any difference in terms of quality of food purchased.
Some countries provide tax incentives to
companies that use eco-friendly materials
There are a number of grants, subsidies and
financing programs available for the company or entrepreneur who seeks to be
eco-friendlier. Also, governments in some EU member states provide grants for
qualified programs that are related to environmentally responsible approaches
for a variety of business operations.
Contact BPS Team: inquiry@bestpackagesolutions.net
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