American Packaging Corporation has released a white paper discussing the use of bio-based materials in flexible packaging, specifically focusing on “Material Options and Considerations for Utilizing Bio Content in Flexible Packaging Applications”. The report highlights the potential benefits of using renewable or bio-materials in packaging, which complement strategies such as source reduction, recycling, and the inclusion of recycled content. Six natural and sustainable materials are identified, including vegetable fats and oils, corn starch, and recycled food waste. The report notes that these materials can be used in traditional and sustainable packaging applications, reducing the use of virgin, fossil-based feedstocks and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The US Plastics Pact aims to have 30% of packaging comprised of renewable or post-consumer recycled content by 2025, driving suppliers like Walmart, Aldi, and Target to make sustainable changes. The full paper is available for download.
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