Sustainability

Greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and plastic littering are cited as the top three environmental sustainability concerns facing food and beverage (F&B) businesses today, and this is expected to remain the case over the next five years. Packaging solutions like these, that expand the amount of paper and lower the carbon footprint, while ensuring food safety, can help the industry overcome these challenges.

In August, the beverage industry received a stern warning about the likelihood of missing greenhouse gas targets for 2030 and 2040, emphasizing the challenging path to sustainability. To address this, fundamental changes beyond routine operations are crucial. Achieving emissions targets demands significant investments in new technologies and infrastructures, impacting supply chains, profitability, and shareholder value.

Despite these challenges, there are actionable steps:

The following steps have been taken to strengthen implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and to implement ban on identified single use plastic items:

This new cooperation will introduce the SIG MidiFit family pack to Hungarian consumers for the first time. Its unique shape and design stands out on supermarket shelves and offers many benefits, including drip-free pouring and easy opening and closing for vertical and horizontal storage. Both SIG MidiBloc and SIG MidiFit carton packs perfectly convey the high quality and truly special nature of Sole-Mizo products.

In a groundbreaking study published in the KeAi journal, Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, researchers have unveiled a pioneering approach to creating eco-friendly chitosan-based composite films using lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers extracted from rice husk. This innovative research not only addresses the pressing need for sustainable materials but also offers a promising solution to reduce environmental impact and promote circular economy practices.

Respectueuse, an environmentally conscious cosmetics company, has unveiled a new product line embracing Sonoco's fully recyclable and rigid paper EnviroStick™ packaging. The company's decision to utilize EnviroStick™ packaging stems from its recycled cardboard composition, aligning with Respectueuse's commitment to promoting sustainability. The brand, centered on the principles of 'my health' and 'my planet,' champions vegan, 100% natural, certified, and organic products while minimizing plastic waste through the use of cardboard packaging.