Sustainability has become a main issue worldwide
and sustainable packaging growth is impressive.
Growth drivers include increased awareness about
environmental hazards related to disposal and recycling
of packaging waste, government initiatives and
huge population throughout the world.
Sustainability has also helped companies to cut their
costs and reduce packaging waste by using recycled
and reusable materials. In addition, since sustainable
packaging becomes a main stream global trend,
companies start to use this trend as a marketing tool
and adapt themselves in order to produce green packagings.
Companies are also under governmental pressure to use environment-friendly
materials and to adopt methods that require low-energy consumption and reduce
adverse environmental impact of packaging as well as minimize greenhouse gas
emissions.
Biodegradable materials are also fast-growing segment in the packaging industry.
These materials are easily decomposed by microorganisms and they reduce
packaging waste.
Paper and Board Industry has an advantage from both aspects mentioned above.
Their products are biodegradable as well as 100% recyclable. Besides, plantation
forests – another source of raw material for the paper and board industry –
also support the environment in another way.
Thus, let us thank Paper and Board Industry for its help to our environment as
well as to our daily life.