biodegradable end of life vs. circular recycling
Any time a piece of packaging is used once, no matter how it is disposed of, is considered “single use” and is categorized as still being in a linear economy, versus a circular one where packaging could be reused or up cycled into another use- keeping it out of the waste stream all together. Ideally, the material it is made out of should be able to be recycled and reused again, but also biodegradable just in case it were to ever miss the recycling stream.
We shouldn’t rely on biodegradability as a crutch for establishing a more circular economy that implores recycling and reusing first.
The market for eco-friendly food packaging in particular is expanding as a result of rising consumer awareness of how harmful the end of life is for single use plastics and non-biodegradable packaging. There was a plastic bag found at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the ocean’s deepest tench, reaching nearly 36,000 ft (10,975 meters) in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. This is officially the deepest known piece of plastic trash.
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tons of plastic waste generated in the U.S. in 2021
tons of plastic waste in the U.S. was actually recycled
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all plastic production is used to create packaging
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of that plastic packaging ends up in landfills
Pandemic-related single-use plastics continue to be up
The global sustainability goals at an all time high, struggled to adapt to the massive increased need for single use plastic items that protected our foods and goods during the coronavirus pandemic and corporate sustainability goals were to be put on hold to keep up with demand.
After several years of rapid pace advancement in true plastic biodegradability, its time to begin making the switch to more eco-friendly packaging materials that meet both yours and the planet’s needs.
We can help you meet your corporate sustainability goals, team goals, or you are a one person workhorse trying to make this world a better place, we would love to be a part of your team!
Reduce your carbon footprint
Everything that we manufacture has net positive, neutral, or net negative carbon footprint on our atmosphere.
Reducing yours helps the entire world.
recycle and reuse
We should be packaging in biodegradable materials that are durable enough to withstand their intended use, then be recycled and used again instead of thrown into the landfill.
Ensure packaging end of life care
In case your packaging misses it’s intended stop on the recycling circle, you can rest assured that it wont be there for long because not only is it recyclable, but it is also biodegradable.
Renewable resources
Ultimately using plastic-free materials comes down to a transition to a renewable resource.
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of younger generation consumers showed a willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging.
New data is showing that consumer demand for sustainable packaging remains consistent throughout the pandemic years despite the increased use/need for an added single use protective layer over your product. There have been significant advancements in the biodegradable plastic industry over the past few years and continue to develop at a rapid pace. We can help you to navigate biodegradable options that can replace your current packaging.
We’re in this together!
If you are interested in biodegradable options for your business, drop us a line to see what solutions we can
find for you.