EDIBLE PACKAGING

A lot of attention is given to packaging in the food industry today. The majority of food packaging is made of disposable plastics, which disintegrate over thousands of years and, as a result, do damage to the environment. As consumers become more ecologically aware, food businesses are researching packaging that will minimize waste and, in general, protect both the customer and the environment. They have come up with the concept of paper packaging as well as a new concept of edible packaging.

Edible packaging is made of sustainable, biodegradable materials that are placed as consumable wrapping or coating around the meal, resulting in zero waste production. Edible packaging has been around for a long time, and the time has come for it to take root in the food sector as well. This is usually preferable to the plastic and disposable items that were previously utilized. This specific kind of packaging contributes to the enhancement of the brand image of the manufacturer. Because customers are environmentally aware, there would be a large margin of consumers in this specific industry because it avoids any kind of trash from being generated. What a unique experience it would be to have food that you could also eat from the box. According to the Global Edible Packaging Market, the market size is projected to reach $1,097 million by 2023, and this can be attributed to the increasing consumption of processed food items, the growth in cleanliness concerns among consumers, and the rise in awareness of packaging waste. 

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This effort has been taken up by a business headquartered in the United States, Loliware, which produces edible cups made of gelatin in a variety of tastes. A novel kind of edible packaging, produced from milk proteins and utilized as casein around food items, is also being developed. The efforts described here are ones that other businesses may adopt and expand upon.

Sources

https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/edible-packaging-market

https://cen.acs.org/food/food-science/time-edible-packaging/98/i4

 

 

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IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Environmentally friendly or sustainable packaging material has the least amount of negative environmental effects and footprint. If it is manufactured using the least number of raw materials, it has the potential to be recyclable, reusable, compostable, and biodegradable. There are many ways in which eco-packaging contributes to sustainability. There are many advantages to be gained by businesses and people that convert to the usage of this kind of packaging instead of conventional ones such as plastics, which take several years to decompose and result in trash being dumped in our communities and environment. Eco-packing is simpler to process, more durable, lighter, and less costly to transport than conventional packaging.

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Switching to environmentally friendly packaging demonstrates a company's commitment to social responsibility. The company's commitment and willingness to improve the environment and society in which it operates may be shown by a focus on this subject. When a business is seen in this light, a large number of individuals are more likely to purchase their products to support their mission of assisting the community.

Climate change and natural disasters are major concerns for the globe today, and greenhouse gas emissions are a significant contributor to both. The use of environmentally friendly packaging is beneficial in this regard.

As a result, environmentally friendly packaging design considers not only the materials used in manufacturing but also the number of materials utilized. As a result, it may be used to fight over-packaging. This is beneficial when they are utilized to reduce shipping expenses as well.

If you wish to make the transition to environmentally friendly packaging, contact BOTTA Packaging, which can provide you with a broad range of environmentally friendly packaging options.

Sources

https://www.industrialpackaging.com/blog/how-eco-packaging-impacts-sustainability

https://www.billerudkorsnas.com/managed-packaging/knowledge-center/articles/why-sustainable-packaging

https://elevatepackaging.com/blog/why-choose-ecofriendly-packaging/

 

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TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

 

Sustainability is a big and essential subject that has to be simplified to a level that is understandable to people of all ages and backgrounds. Particular emphasis should be placed on educating children about the significance of sustainability, given that they are the next generation and will be battling climate change. The following are a few strategies that guardians and parents may use to educate their children about sustainable living practices.

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1. Parents may practice reading to their children from books on sustainability. Reading may be a means of strengthening the connection between parents and children while also increasing the knowledge of the children. There are many books available on the subject of climate change. Among these are "Old Enough to Save the Planet" by Loll Kirby, "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss, and "10 Things I Can Do to Help My World" by Melanie Walsh, to name a few examples.

2. Discuss recycling and put it into practice at home. Creating recycling bins in their homes and teaching children how to sort waste items and discuss which things are acceptable for recycling and which are not may help them become more environmentally conscious as they grow older.

3. Spending meaningful time in nature and not just in their rooms and on their iPads or playsets will also assist the kids to comprehend the beauty of nature, as well as the significance and advantages that can be gained from spending time in nature.

4.In addition, you and your children may participate in community service projects to help clean up your local environment and plant trees in your area.

5. Inform children about the negative consequences of behaviors that harm the environment so that they may avoid them in the future.

Children learn mostly via observation; therefore, parents should model sustainable living for their children. This will go a long way toward assisting the children in doing the same.

Sources

https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2017/apr/14/the-best-books-about-green-living-for-children-of-all-ages

https://education.abc.net.au/newsandarticles/blog/-/b/2985599/10-ideas-for-teaching-kids-about-sustainable-living-

https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/blog/20-activities-kids-learn-sustainability/

 

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DEALING WITH E-WASTE

E-waste, also known as electronic waste, refers to electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer in use, is no longer desired, or is damaged. It is everything that uses electricity that you have chosen to get rid of, which might include anything from mobile phones to kitchen appliances and anything in between. Electronics include toxic substances such as mercury, lead, beryllium, brominated flame retardants, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals that are detrimental to both human health and the environment as a whole.

This is partially owing to our modern era. Everything is now done digitally, requiring the use of an electronic gadget. Electricals are produced at a faster rate than their waste is disposed of or recycled. This is a growing problem for the environment and everything in itDecrease the number of materials used in its production to reduce the amount of garbage produced by this product. So, it's like dealing with the problem from its source. Electrical materials used to be heavy and bulky, but as fewer materials are utilized, they are becoming lighter. Companies should continue to look for ways to use less raw materials in their production processes. 

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Consumers should also buy products that are long-lasting and will not need to be replaced after a few months of usage, rather than those that will need to be replaced immediately. The repair of damaged electrical devices may also assist to reduce the amount of waste generated. As an alternative to tossing out gadgets and purchasing new ones, we might fix them or, even better, give them to those who could benefit from them.

We may improve the pace at which they are recycled to more equitably manage the trash produced as a result of this. For businesses, recycling these devices may be very difficult and costly due to the presence of highly hazardous compounds in their construction materials. Accordingly, businesses must investigate the most effective ways to recycle these components to create new goods. If done correctly, this may significantly boost the income of the company.

Sources

https://recyclecoach.com/blog/an-intro-to-e-waste-why-its-a-problem/

https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/information-technology/ewaste-hidden-dangers/

https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/electricals

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