Nowadays it is worth paying attention to the form of packaging. With the right packaging strategy, we are able to significantly reduce the negative effects on the environment. As manufacturers we constantly want to improve our products, as consumers we want to make the best possible choices.

Why do we care so much about packaging?

In addition to its practical functions and accompanying aesthetics, packaging carries potential risks or benefits. Imagine one package multiplied by a hundred, a thousand, a million…. From small stickers or additives, several kilograms of waste are created, which occupy a given space and affect the environment in a given way.

One project – a million benefits

The element of the logistics chain, which is delivery to the customer, is sort of additional. Shipping packaging, boxes exist so that the product can overcome space and arrive at the door undamaged. It is important to recognize that this element consumes a great deal of resources. Renewable and non-renewable. For the convenience of the buyer and seller, an additional process is created that forces the production of further non-core items in the goods exchange transaction. These items are likely to end up in the trash and often, by their unnatural, non-uniform composition, constitute waste that is hard to recycle and reuse.
Therefore, it is worth realizing the importance of developing uniform, biodegradable or recyclable packaging. Especially if we consider the larger scale. The larger the scale of the processes, the greater the responsibility.

Natural materials as a friendly and promising alternative

Natural materials in packaging offerings are a choice for conscious consumers. Sensitivity to environmental topics and the consequences of human actions on the environment is a good start for increasing awareness in this area. Also, a good start for goods manufacturers so that the habit of taking responsibility for every step of the process becomes widespread. Nowadays, in the area of packaging, this is as possible, as the supplier market is growing rapidly and alternatives to plastic solutions continue to increase.

What’s interesting in the natural packaging market?

Notpla

The Notpla brand has released designs for edible liquid pouches and seaweed-lined food packaging that are fully compostable.

Skropak

Crunchy packaging fillers made from plant-based materials. Compostable. The crisps can be dissolved in water and rinsed in the sink.

Biocosi

Biodegradable and compostable packaging based on dairy product waste.

Sugar cane packaging

In the food service industry, cane packaging has become popular – compostable, biodegradable, suitable for hot dishes and freezing.

And much, much more…
On the market you will find a whole bunch of products according to material: from avocado seeds, from cereals, from wood, from bioplastic, from paper, and so on.
Among the numerous possibilities, there is something for everyone. Svalka Human currently uses paper packaging and scropak. It is worth looking at this topic in the environment. Evaluate whether it is worth it to buy certain products in non-uniform packaging, because there may be a similar product right next door, but in more environmentally friendly packaging.