Sustainable Packaging Development

What do Wal-Mart, Procter and Gamble, Hewlett Packard, S. C. Johnson, Unilever, and Alcan have in common? These industry leaders are investing to make the future more sustainable for their customers, their employees, and their business.

By embracing the concept of sustainability as an opportunity to achieve a competitive advantage, these future-focused firms continue to distinguish themselves from their peers. Applying the principles of sustainability to the selection, use, and disposal of the materials used in their packaging yields long-term cost advantages and establishes them as leading corporate citizens.

Incentives for Adopting Sustainable Packaging Practices

The pressure to move to sustainable practices is growing fast. As the environment re-emerges as a critical issue across the value chain, packaging again becomes a clear target. This trend continues to intensify as programs for environment and sustainability evolve, new legislation attempts to deal with who will pay for packaging waste and recycling, and global demand for consumer products continues to increase.

However, there are still opportunities to reap long-term cost advantages by acting now to incorporate sustainable packaging practices:

• Sustainable packaging offers better leveraging of the demand for natural/organic products by integrating the package with the product.
• As retailers promote their "green" stores, they want products and packaging that mirror their environmental policies.
• This is an opportunity to put your company at the forefront of the "sustainability" movement.
• Companies that voluntarily self-regulate often head off more onerous regulation and help set the standards others must follow.
• Sustainable environmental policies can result in a cash-neutral or even cash-positive benefits.

PTIS Workshop Helps Businesses Integrate Sustainable Packaging Processes

Regardless of whether it occurs through regulatory or voluntary programs, a new age of sustainable packaging development has begun. The interactive PTIS program focuses on environmental/sustainable packaging to help companies understand this evolving landscape and take advantage of competitive opportunities. Our one-day presentation and workshop program educate your packaging group on topics, including:

• The latest environmental terminology like sustainability, eco-efficiency, eco-effectiveness, and zero waste.
• The current state of packaging and its environmental impact locally and globally - as well as a look at consumer sentiment.
• Information on the latest regulatory requirements worldwide (pending and already implemented) and their potential impact on packaging materials and costs in the US.
• The latest "environmentally friendly" materials (e.g., biopolymers) and their associated costs and environmental benefits.
• Analysis of how sustainable development processes can be used in future packaging, including insights and best practices from Europe.
• How to work within your specific business model to meet long-term goals for your organization.

Contact PTIS to help you with your environmental packaging needs.