Covid-19 hit the world in 2020, and we have not yet recovered from the impact of this pandemic. However, this crisis has also enabled people to temporarily stop and re-examine the conflict between developing the economy and protecting the environment. Many companies worldwide have begun to recognize the importance of ESG (Environment, social, governance) and regard it as a crucial strategy to identify and mitigate risk. 11 Eco-Friendly Packaging Design Principles
As a vital link in the consumer industrial chain, how can packaging actively keep up with the trend for sustainability? Cocopack Group believes that several principles can be used as indicators for energy saving and carbon reduction.
Here are 11 things you should always ask yourself when thinking about eco-friendly packaging design and manufacturing :
11 Eco-Friendly Packaging Design Principles
Is this packaging material light enough?
Have I tried my best to keep this packaging to a minimum size?
Have I made good use of structural design to reduce the amount of packaging materials?
Does this packaging maximize the use of recycled packaging materials?
Is this packaging easy to recycle?
Does this packaging only use materials that are necessary?
Is this packaging reusable for other functions by consumers?
Is this packaging biodegradable?
If this packaging is made of different materials, is it easy to disassemble and separate the different materials?
Is this structure of packaging easy to disassemble and flatten?
Do I use packaging materials that do not contain hazardous substances?
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