MARCH 20238PANORAMATOP THREE BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING TRENDSAs the e-Commerce industry continues to evolve as well as grow aggressively in the post-pandemic, the need for smart as well as sustainable packaging has become more acute than ever. Both the brands as well as consumers are seeking for ways to actively decrease their environmental footprint & make eco-friendly transitions to several sustainable packaging methods. Therefore, optimizing the use of recyclable as well as biodegradable materials with several innovative alternatives have cropped up. Some of these include:Plant based PackagingPlant-based packaging options have witnessed significant growth in the sustainable packaging sector owing to the materials which are being made by using biological sources & these range right from seaweed & mushrooms to corn & food waste as well. However, the right packaging option is based on the product being packaged/shipped. For example, for food, bioplastics is a good alternative, & it should protect the product even without affecting its flavor, while bulkier goods need a durable plant base such as mushroom & cornstarch. Most often, byproducts of industries such as agriculture, help in reducing the supply chain waste. For example, compressed plant fibers such as coconut & mushroom filaments could be utilized in the e-Commerce businesses as an alternative for biodegradable packaging and compostable mailers are manufactured using corn starch as an alternative to plastic poly mailers.
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