PACKAGING Packaging is an important concern for

consumers, particularly those who are interested in converting to environmentally-friendly buying behaviors.

Packaging materials should be:ReusableRecyclable

Characteristics of sustainable packaging:

Minimizing the amount of packaging used (weight and volume)

Minimizing the energy used for production and transportation of goods

Using recycled and recyclable materials Using biodegradable materials

Some of the eco friendly packaging materials are:

Bio plasticsRecycled papersForest woodPalm leaf

Recycled packaging materials: Corrugated cartons Glass Steel Paper board Bubble wrap Corn starch Some recyclable plastics

Natural packaging materials:Coconut huskBamboo

BIOPLASTICS Commonly used in plastic.

Also as envelopes used for bulk

mailing.

This type of plastic starts to

decompose when it is exposed to daylight

Helps to reduce landfill waste.

Good alternative to traditional plastics.

Recycled Paper Recycled paper products contribute to the

diversion of material from landfill Results in less land being given over to

commercial forestry which can have a negative impact on biodiversity.

Reusable, recyclable and biodegradable Packaging manufacturing companies

offer an environmentally friendly option which has been created using a high proportion of recycled paper.

Forest Wood Wooden products are made from

renewable plant resource. It can be formed into a variety of

packaging and products.

Palm Leaf Natural, compostable and biodegradable. They are very stylish, tough and heat

resistant. Products have no pulp, no starch, just a

washed and pressed leaf.

Corn starch Items made from corn starch are

biodegradable. Corn starch packaging biodegrades and

has a limited negative impact on the environment.

Green wrap

Eco friendly biodegradable paper protective packaging material made from recycled material.

It looks great and cost effective

Bamboo-Natural Bamboo packaging helps reduce

environmental impacts and promote a healthier planet.

Advantages:LocalGrows quicklyStrong and durableFriend of the environment

Paper Light weight Easy to print Can be recycled multiple times by using

relatively little energy. Chemicals used to bleach paper may not

be environmentally friendly Unbleached, post consumer waste paper

is the best.

Glass Uses the least energy per pound to

recycle. Chemically inert Can be recycled almost infinitely without

degrading. Disadvantage-heavy and breakable.

Aluminum Is easy to recycle Can be molded to almost any shape. On the flip side mining for aluminum ore

and aluminum manufacture are highly energy intensive processes.

5 ways of making packaging greener: Reduce packaging Recycled material is better than

recyclable products Use Biodegradable materials Do not mix products that are

incompatible for recycling Design packages with other functional

attributes

Advantages: Very easily available in almost any given

region being a widespread worldwide business.

Recyclable in nature Protective packaging Overall cost reduction