Dangers of Packaging On Environment

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The Dangers of Packaging and 5 Ways How to Reduc
e Its Environmental Impact
OXopackaging
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Source reduction
One of the most effective purchasing tools for
source reduction is ownership cost. This factor
includes costs associated with acquisition,
extended warranties, operation and supply costs,
and disposal. Whether purchasing major capital
items or small-scale products, buyers often
calculate ownership cost. In many cases, source
reduction products are cheaper in the long run
because they are made to last longer. Plastic
lumber park benches, for example, are
competitive with wood benches when compared to
their maintenance costs.
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Reuse
Reuse programs are small potatoes in the global
manufacturing landscape. Data from the
Environmental Management Foundation (EMF) reveal
that less than 2 of all plastic packaging is
reusable. From June 2020 to May 2021, the
reusable packaging market grew by 65.
Some companies are pledging to reduce their use
of virgin plastics by 2025 or 2030. However, it
is important to note that eliminating the use of
SUPPs is only one solution. Other methods of
reducing the impact of packaging are necessary.
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Recycling
Companies that are committed to improving their
environmental footprint should consider
recycling packaging to reduce their overall
carbon footprint. Recyclable packaging reduces
waste and increases transparency throughout the
supply chain. Consumers are increasingly
concerned about the impact of the products they
purchase and companies should take steps to meet
their expectations. By complying with
environmental concerns, companies can build a
loyal customer base and become a leader in the
industry. While it can be costly to develop
environmentally- friendly packaging, a recent
study found that 91 percent of packaging waste
ends up in landfills. By using reusable packaging,
companies can also ease their carbon footprint
and lighten their overall load on waste
management systems.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY

• Sustainable packaging practices involve a number
  of steps that will help minimize the
  environmental
• impact of the industry. Most of the packaging
  process produces waste. According to the
• Environmental Protection Agency, 31 million tons
  of plastic were generated in 2010 with only
  eight
• percent of that waste being recycled. Moreover,
  the chemicals used in packaging have a
  significant
• impact on the environment. To minimize these
• impacts, packaging companies should use non-
• hazardous materials, which contain fewer VOCs and
  use more naturally based or bio-derived
  materials.

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