Packaging also contributes to the high costs of goods and trash disposal. Out of every $10 spent on commodities, $1 goes toward the cost of the packaging. That’s 10% of consumer spending going toward packaging that will ultimately end up in the garbage. Additionally, it costs about $30 per ton to recycle trash, $50 to transport it to the landfill and between $65 and $75 to incinerate it, which also releases toxic gases into the atmosphere.
For these reasons, many consumers report a serious investment in environmentally friendly packaging. According to a recent survey, 42% of consumers said packaging made from recycled or sustainable materials was crucial in their everyday purchase habits. And 57% of consumers reported that they are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly packaging.
For these reasons, many consumers report a serious investment in environmentally friendly packaging. According to a recent survey, 42% of consumers said packaging made from recycled or sustainable materials was crucial in their everyday purchase habits. And 57% of consumers reported that they are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly packaging.
Fortunately, there’s a simple step companies can take to help the environment and give ecologically minded shoppers what they want: investing in green packaging. Green packaging is reasonably priced and easy to implement, and it offers a variety of benefits both for consumers and for the planet.
Green packaging, also called sustainable packaging, uses materials and manufacturing techniques to diminish energy use and reduce the harmful impacts of packaging on the environment. Green packing solutions often include biodegradable and recyclable materials in preference to materials like plastic and Styrofoam. And green manufacturing processes take steps to reduce their power output and diminish the number of greenhouse emissions they produce.
Environmentally-Friendly Materials Used in Green Packaging
Environmentally-Friendly Materials Used in Green Packaging
