What to Know About Sustainable Packaging

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What to Know About Sustainable Packaging

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Sustainable Packaging

• Wikipedia defines sustainable packaging as the
  development and use of packaging which results in
  improved sustainability. This involves increased
  use of life cycle inventory and life cycle
  assessment to help guide the use of packaging
  which reduces the environmental impact and
  ecological footprint.
• Simply put, it is the type of packaging which is
  prepared ethically with the minimal use of
  resources using clean production technologies. It
  should be safe and healthy for communities
  throughout its life cycle. This way, it ensures
  low impact on both energy consumption and on the
  environment as well.

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Major Criterias

• It should be safe and healthy for people
  throughout its usage.
• It should be sourced, manufactured and recycled
  using renewable energy.
• It should be physically designed to optimize
  energy and materials.

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What are the Best Sustainable Packaging Materials?

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CHILL BUDDY

• Its a lightweight insulation material offering a
  green alternative to EPS foam. It is widely used
  in cooler bags.

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Micro-fibrillated Cellulose

• It is made of plant waste and lighter than carbon
  fiber or glass. It is praised for its strength.
  It also creates a moisture and oxygen barrier.

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Paper Cardboard

• Paper and cardboard are recyclable, reusable and
  biodegradable.

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Bubble Wrap

• This is one of the popular packaging materials.
  They are made from recycled polythene.

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Biodegradable Plastic

• It is a common material being used in plastic
  bags and other items like envelopes. It starts to
  decompose when it is exposed to daylight and is a
  great alternative to traditional plastics.

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