Tag: circular economy

Sustainable Food Packaging: Decisions Beyond the Material

A biscuit package protects a product from moisture and damage. A refrigerated food container must withstand different temperatures and handling conditions. Packaging also provides instructions, ingredient information and a recognizable presentation for consumers. Sustainable food packaging starts by identifying all these functions and then examining how materials and designs can use resources more efficiently. Companies

Sustainable packaging in Guatemala: manufacturing shift

Sustainable packaging in Guatemala is becoming a manufacturing question rather than a design trend. Packaging has to protect the product, survive transport, communicate information and meet buyer requirements. At the same time, companies face growing pressure to reduce unnecessary material, improve recyclability and understand what happens to packaging after use. The United Nations Environment Programme