Every year the requirements for the implementation of sustainable packaging are becoming more demanding. Old technologies and ideas cannot completely replace easy-to-use plastic. More and more companies and organizations are investing in the creation of new solutions and materials for successful environmental conservation and effective marketing. In this article, we want to acquaint you with the latest developments in the field of sustainable packaging.
Potato based compostable wrap
Widely known The Guardian newspaper declared that they will avoid wrapping printed versions of newspapers in plastic and will move toward a sustainable packaging solution. They plan to use Bioplast 300, a potato-starch made a film that is fully compostable.
Eco-glue, eco-fix, and eco-paper
Last year Italian corrugated cardboard producer Botta Packaging introduced a whole range of eco-sustainable packaging products. Innovative design and new material use allow eco-glue to withstand lateral sliding and ensures a fixed position of products. Thanks to the special design, eco-glued sheets can be easily separated manually by applying force in an orthogonal direction without ruining the box or sack. Eco-glue increases the stability of your products on pallets thus significantly decreasing plastic wrap required during transportation. It does not contain any chemical solvents and is fully recyclable and biodegradable.
Sugarcane and bamboo pizza container
Pizza Round is a 100% tree-free, plant-based, compostable pizza delivery sustainable packaging container. It is made from 80% sugarcane and 20% bamboo. The special circular shape ensures the reduction of packaging waste and space costs. Special cutting guides and improved heat retention increases food quality and labor performance.
Mushroom packaging
Ecovative Design a sustainable packaging company that produces polystyrene substitutes by mixing corn husks with mushroom root structure – mycelium. Adopted by IKEA and DELL in the pursuit to provide more eco-friendly and compostable packaging. Mushroom packaging is fully degradable in a couple of weeks compared to traditional polystyrene which required thousands of years.
Bioplastic
Biodegradable plastic was made to reduce waste in oceans and lakes. It is made 100% of plant-based material as potato, corn starch and can be easily eaten by marine animals.
Edible packaging
Edible sustainable packaging produced by Ohoo was used in the organization of the London Marathon. Edible water bubbles are made from seaweed and are fully degradable in 4-6 weeks.
New materials of sustainable packaging are opening new opportunities to fulfill the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Any of the listed innovative materials can achieve commercial success shortly.
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