The need to package food, consumer and industrial products in a more sustainable and affordable way is the greatest challange for the worldwide packaging industry, according to a survey conducted by Dupont (NYSE: DD).
Of the more than 500 packaging professionals surveyed, over 40% sited sustainability as the toughest challenge while 33% named cost as a major factor.
Of those respondents working on sustainable packaging, 65% say their efforts focus on design for recyclability or use of recycled content; 57% focus on weight reduction; 41% rely on renewable or bio-based materials and 25% say they focus on compostable materials.
"Sustainable, cost-effective solutions that reduce packaging’s environmental footprint are a top goal across geographies," says William J. Harvey, president of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers. "These survey results confirm that there are many pathways to improving packaging sustainability."
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers is promoting its sustainable packing options, including modified polymers that help bond dissimilar polymers to help facilitate recycling, and hig-performance materials that reduce packaging weight. DuPont says it also makes additives for bio-based PLA (polylactic acid) products that enhance the material’s performance. Its Biomax® PTT resin, a plastic with up to 35% renewably sourced content, replaces petroleum-derived polyesters.
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It really surprises me that 40% sited sustainability is the toughest challenge and that cost is the major indicator why it is so tough. I understand that going green is more expensive and it is great to see companies stepping up and focusing on things like recyclability, weight reduction, and focusing on using renewable materials. I like seeing studies like these to learn more information about what others think about eco-friendly initiatives.
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