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It is one of this year's trends of this year, 100% linked to the social and cultural changes of recent times. Packaging design is important (I want beautiful packaging!), but so is sustainability.
Personally, I leave plastics behind and stick with what can be recycled or reused.
And you, are you a fan of packaging sustainable?
Why I bet on packaging sustainable
Do you also think that every little gesture counts? Then we are on the same team.
I do, and that's why I try to make my habits more environmentally friendly every day. How do I do this? For starters, by making small daily decisions that make a difference:
- Choosing products with conscience and informing myself about their informing myself about their composition.
- Avoiding non-natural raw materials that are not natural.
- Prioritizing proximity to reduce the ecological footprint.
- Trying to to reduce waste as much as possible.
- Looking for companies and brands that thook the same values as me.
I think that all actions, however discreet they may seem to us, add up. And that the necessary change of mentality is to start making smarter and more to make smarter and more selective decisions..
And since completely eliminating packaging is difficult (although not impossible, another day I'll tell you about the philosophy of Zero Waste philosophy and what you and I can do to contribute to the change) at least let's choose a choose a packaging sustainable that contributes to the reduction of environmental impact.
Bye bye to plastics
The most important thing is to stop contributing to the deterioration of the planet as soon as possible. And one of the main decisions I have taken as a consumer is to say goodbye (as far as possible) to plastic packaging. to say goodbye (as far as possible) to plastic packaging.
Have you seen those images of the seabed full of mineral water bottles?
This fact will shock you: in 2020 we will generate more than 500 million tons of plastic. 500 million tons of plastic, and there are an estimated 150 million tons in the sea.
If you find it as worrisome as I do, start making decisions today.
Some are very easy to incorporate into everyday life, for example: I always carry a reusable bottle with me. I always carry a reusable bottle with me. That way, I avoid having to resort to the usual plastic containers.
In addition, I have several multi-purpose bags that have saved my life more than once. Carrying a folded one in my purse takes up nothing and with this simple habit I reduce to practically zero the number of plastic bags that pass through my hands throughout the year.
What are the trends in packaging sustainable packaging trends you should know?
The truth is that in this field we have seen many changes in recent years. Thank goodness: the industry and brands are stepping up to the plate to keep up with changing consumer habits.
We will see less and less plastics and more and more environmentally more environmentally responsible materials. For example:
Compostables: back to the land
As the name implies, they can be decompose to create compost and used as fertilizer.
This type of packaging is replacing replacing those used in the food industry, mainly. In addition to being sustainable, they are pleasant to the touch and the design is very well thought out.
Check out these compostable trays! They can be put in the oven, microwave, fridge and freezer. Very practical.
Packaging for reuse
Especially in the last year, and for safety reasons, disposable packaging has increased sharply. Greenpeace sounded the alarm months ago and recommended opting for reusable ones.
But is it possible? It is possible, if consumers ask for it and companies listen to us.
This is where product design plays an important role. product design plays an important role here. The truth is that we are used to opening packaging and throwing it away, but would we do it if we could reuse it? Probably not.
Here are a few ideas to improve habits by making better choices about all packaging.
And look at this idea from LékuéIsn't it original? The product packaging itself (their famous steaming cases) is also a cooking apron. is also an apron for cooking.
Recycled materials
The composition is already indicated on many packages. For example, labels that indicate that a paper is recycled. So pay attention and give priority to those that indicate that they are 100% recycled.
That includes everything from to protect fragile items, to the to the adhesive tape on boxes.
Everything can be recycled!
I hope my ideas have inspired you. Can you tell me how you choose your packaging? packaging Do you have any ideas for incorporating incorporate sustainable habits? I'd love to hear from you!