Packman Packaging, India’s leading packaging company shares insight on essence of sustainable packaging.
A key aspect of delivering sustainable products and services is sustainable packaging. In designing sustainable packaging for a product, businesses need to answer a certain question, including: will it attract buyers to the product; how much it would cost; and will it give needed protection for the product? Sustainable packaging is probably not always going to appear attractive, cost-friendly, and even sturdy; whereas unsustainable packaging might be economical, convenient, and strong, it is resource-intensive and wasteful.
Then, what is the reason to implement sustainable packaging? While sustainable packaging could be more expensive than conventional packaging, there are multiple benefits to it say, Mr. Jalan.
This blog by Mr. Gaurav Jalan, Founder, and Director of Packman Packaging Pvt Ltd which is India’s top manufacturer and supplier of sustainable packaging products across various industries talks about the essence of sustainable packaging.
Let us take a look.
Resource Conversion
In the year 2010, plastic manufacturing used nearly 191 million barrels of hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) equivalent to 2.7% of total United States’ petroleum consumption. Generating 1 cubic foot of Styrofoam requires 1.5 liters of petroleum, which is equivalent as a 20-mpg car needs to travel for 8 miles.
Sustainable packaging, on the other side, utilizes recycled products and low-effect production techniques – saving raw materials, which saves natural resources for the next generation.
Human Health and Safety
Employees involved in Styrofoam manufacturing have a broader risk of suffering from several health issues such as skin and eye irritation, respiratory ailments, headache, fatigue, depression, and kidney failure. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic utilized to keep beverages, has antimony, a toxic metalloid. Antimony exposure could cause issues such as nausea, diarrhea, and stomach ulcers.
While contrary to it, the production and handling of packaging crates made out of agricultural waste (for instance, rice hull, corn fiber, straw) lower human exposure to potentially toxic and hazardous chemicals. By promoting health and safety for workers, consumers, environment companies enjoy greater profitability through fewer work-related illnesses and injuries and bigger customer loyalty.
Continuity of Business
Conventional packaging diminishes natural resources. Sustainable packaging urges for less use of natural resources which improves, over time, the ability for businesses to continue making products and services longer (against having to manage natural resource reduction).
Sustainable Packaging’s Qualities
Businesses and buyers need to be mindful of the qualities of sustainable packaging.
Makes Certain Individual and Community Health and Safety
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is needed when making polycarbonate plastics (water and infant bottles, or medical devices, CDs) and epoxy resins (used in bottle tops, food containers, and water supply pipes). Studies have seen that BPA exposure enhances people’s risks of heart disease, diabetes, miscarriage, breast and prostate cancer, and psychological disorders in kids.
Uses Recycled Materials
Sustainable packaging using recycled products has the ability to decrease a company’s carbon footprint and energy consumption.
Uses Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainable packaging could be formed using clean technologies, best practices, and proper safety controls.
Realizes Maker’s Requirements for Performance and Cost
Sustainable packaging must not be too fragile or too costly. If the eco-friendly package is susceptible to breaking or too costly, a manufacturer may go for the use conventional packaging.
Sustainable packaging might let packaging manufacturers reduce down operational costs, promote the sustainability of their products and boost their customer patronage.
