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Are plastic packaging products sustainable?

Depending on material selection, design, application and recycling infrastructure, plastic packaging can contribute to product protection, resource efficiency and the circular economy.

Packaging – especially in the food, feed and pharmaceutical sectors – plays an essential role in protecting products during transport, storage and use. Suitable plastic packaging solutions can help extend the shelf life of sensitive products and contribute to reducing product loss and food waste along the supply chain.

Many packaging solutions within our product range are based on recyclable mono-material structures. These can support sorting and mechanical recycling within existing recycling systems.

In addition, printed or labelled packaging enables important consumer information, traceability as well as hygiene and safety requirements and therefore fulfils essential functions within modern packaging and supply systems.

Sustainability of Plastic Packaging

Depending on material selection, design, application and recycling infrastructure, plastic packaging can contribute to resource efficiency, product protection and the circular economy.
Modern mono-material structures as well as efficient production and recycling processes support the ongoing development of more sustainable packaging solutions.

Criterion Contribution to sustainability Example / Benefit
Material structure Many packaging solutions are based on recyclable mono-material structures (e.g. PP or PE) Can support sorting and mechanical recycling within existing recycling systems
Resource efficiency Low weight can help reduce material and transport requirements Potential reduction of transport-related emissions compared to heavier packaging solutions
Product protection High stability as well as suitable barrier and sealing properties Supports product protection, hygiene and transport safety
Food waste reduction Suitable packaging solutions can help extend shelf life Can contribute to reducing product loss and spoilage along the supply chain
Energy & production Efficient manufacturing processes on modern production equipment Optimised production processes, reproducible quality and reduced production waste
Recycled content Use of recycled materials depending on material type, application and regulatory requirements Supports circular economy objectives and the utilisation of existing material streams
Compliance & safety Use of documented materials suitable for the respective application Traceable specifications and available compliance documentation
End-of-life Design for Recycling and harmonised labelling systems are becoming increasingly important Can support sorting, traceability and recycling processes