How to Minimize Packaging Waste Through Sustainable Packaging

1. What Harms The Planet? The Definition Of Environmental Impact Is As Follows

However, before we discuss our commitment to environmentally friendly packaging in more detail, it is important to understand what environmental impact in packaging actually means.

We refer to environmental impact as the excessive packaging of goods, the waste generated by the goods, and the emissions produced during their manufacture and disposal. All packaging has an environmental impact, yet we should minimise these impacts to create a healthier world.

One of the biggest culprits that has led to adverse environmental effects is plastic waste. Nevertheless, all forms of packaging are problematic and need to be tackled immediately.

The negative environmental impact of packaging begins at the start of its life cycle and continues throughout, affecting every stage. The adverse environmental effects of most packaging materials are very worrying, both during manufacture and disposal. To gain a better insight into the potential environmental impact of packaging, we shall examine the three primary phases of its life cycle.

--Sourcing and production

Much wasteful packaging begins at the point of creation. Every type of packaging requires resources and energy to produce. Manufacturing is likely to release greenhouse gases, which damage our atmosphere, as well as heavy metal particulates and toxic waste sludge into our waters.

Other factors that contribute to the environmental impact during production include water use, chemicals, petroleum and the collection of wood and other resources.

--Transportation

However, wasteful packaging production is not the only environmental issue. Transporting packaging also has an environmental impact. Air pollution caused by aeroplanes, ships and lorries is also destructive to the planet! Packaging requires fuel to transport it to a different location. We will always need transportation, but we can mitigate this unavoidable effect, as we will see shortly.

--Disposal of packaging waste

The final significant factor influencing the environmental impact of packaging is disposal. All packaging is harmful to the environment, but plastic packaging is particularly harmful if not disposed of properly. Our oceans and streets are often littered with plastic, which severely affects birds and other sea creatures.

In 2016 alone, approximately 23 million metric tons of plastic waste were discharged into the ocean, where it traps aquatic animals and birds or is consumed as food. According to the Ocean Conservancy, 59 percent of seabirds, 100 percent of sea turtles, and over 25 percent of fish sampled in seafood markets around the world contain plastic. Worse still, this figure is increasing.

Therefore, efforts and measures should be undertaken to reduce plastic waste and the negative environmental impact of packaging in general.

2. Our Solutions Minimise The Environmental Impact Of Plastics And Provide Sustainable Packaging Solutions

As technology advances and more sustainable, modern packaging is invented, companies and consumers can take action to reduce the environmental impact of excessive packaging and transition to waste-free packaging.

At Winpack Printing, we offer solutions to help you make a difference to the environment by using eco-friendly packaging.

We source materials from certified facilities that apply sustainable practices to ensure all materials used in our projects are renewable and optimised.

Clean manufacturing: clean, renewable energy is used in the manufacturing process, and print jobs are consolidated to reduce the number of print sheets. We also recycle, reuse and compost any manufacturing waste in our facilities.

Design and engineering: we make your projects sustainable at every stage of their life cycle, from manufacturing to disposal. You can use less packaging or ink, or use more recycled materials; Pakfactory has many sustainable packaging designs. We also offer alternative sustainable packaging materials, inks, and finishes to enable effective recycling and a move towards a circular economy.

Carbon-neutral logistics and shipping: We believe in carbon-neutral shipping through efficient route planning, bulk shipment and aggregate packaging.

Fulfilment: We minimise labour-intensive and wasteful procedures by adhering to 3PLs and automated packing systems to maximise efficiency.

Recycling and waste: easy, responsible end-of-life disposal for all our services, leading to a circular economy!

3. Advantages Of Reducing Environmental Impact

Considering the adverse effects of wasteful packaging and the solutions we have to address these issues, you may be wondering about the benefits of using environmentally friendly packaging for your next project and its potential impact on your business.

In short, these positive changes will help protect our planet and give your company a better brand image, increased productivity and reduced business costs, resulting in higher profits! Generally speaking, being a sustainable business is associated with many advantages, so companies should embrace the opportunity to save the planet!

Don't believe us? See how sustainable packaging can boost profits with some of Winpack Printing's success stories:

• Sonhab Chocolate

• Belle Vie Candles

• Tideline Coffee

  

4. Everyone Can Be The Start Of Positive Change

The Earth is our home and it responds to all our actions; change does not occur instantly. Companies and consumers must collaborate to be sustainable, minimising our environmental footprint. Winpack Printing is the best place to begin!

If you are interested in taking your business in the direction of sustainable packaging, you can always contact us. Our experts are happy to answer all your questions!