The rise in popularity of eco-friendly products and consumer concerns over packaging waste has led many brands, like yours, to consider shifting to more sustainable efforts.

if you are currently using flexible packaging for your products, or you are a manufacturer using roll stock, you’re already choosing an environmentally-friendly package. In fact, the production process of flexible packaging is one of the “greenest” around. 

According to the Flexible Packaging Association, flexible packaging uses fewer natural resources and energy to manufacture and transport than other package formats and generates fewer CO2 emissions.  Flexible packaging also reduces food waste by extending the shelf life of the product inside.

LIFE CYCLE ADVANTAGES OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

The report highlights six Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) case studies using Ecolmpact-COMPASS® LCA software, which allows for quick life cycle comparisons between different package formats. Results from the case studies show that flexible packaging, when compared to other package formats, has preferable environmental attributes for carbon impact, fossil fuel usage, water usage, product-to-package ratio, as well as material to landfill.

Sustainability Benefits of Flexible Packaging

Material And Resource Efficiency

The use of life cycle assessment tools has shown that flexible packaging usually results in less fossil fuel usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and water use than other formats due to its very light weight (source reduction).

Transportation Benefits

Flexible materials are usually shipped either flat or on a roll like paper towels. This allows a large number of packages to be shipped on a truck/container ,reducing the number of trucks /containers needed for inbound materials versus rigid packaging.

High Product-to-package Ratio

A measure of material efficiency is how much of a product sold to the consumer consists of product and how much of it is packaging by weight. Flexible packaging almost always has a higher product-to-package ratio when compared to other packaging formats.

Product Protection

Flexible packaging offers product protection, keeping products together to reduce spoilage. Additionally, flexible's ability to resist denting or breakage without spilling contents make it attractive for e-commerce shipping.

Source Reduction

Flexible packaging is lightweight, usually weighing much less than other materials and thereby providing source reduction

Extended Shelf Life

Value added flexible packaging for food items often contains a barrier layer that extends the shelf life of food, reducing the amount of food waste associated with perishable items.

Our sustainable options and strategies includes:

1.Recyclable material– Materials that are designed for in-store drop off recycling programs.

2.Source Reduction – An often overlooked approach, down-gauging your material specs or right-sizing your package can help you achieve measurable sustainability goals without sacrificing performance or production speeds.

3.Bio-Resins – Ethically sourced plant based materials that utilize renewable resources without harming the environment.

4.Post Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) – Film substrates that incorporate post consumer waste to create a circular plastics economy.

5.Compostable – Packaging products that can be composted under proper conditions.

Let us partner with you to provide unparalleled service and expertise, delivering high-quality, customized packaging solutions to meet your sustainability goals