Cut the Wrap: Packaging Waste and Strategies for Mitigation and Reduction
Packaging waste is an issue that affects almost all businesses, from food and beverage to electronics. Unfortunately most of the materials used in packaging is discarded in ever-growing landfills or burnt, causing severe pollution. In fact, containers and packaging contribute the most to total municipal solid waste. Although packaging can be an unavoidable element to your organization, there are ways that you can reduce your harmful contributions to waste and improve your organization’s overall sustainability.
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Packaging waste is an issue that affects almost all businesses, from food and beverage to electronics. Unfortunately most of the materials used in packaging is discarded in ever-growing landfills or burnt, causing severe pollution. In fact, containers and packaging contribute the most to total municipal solid waste. Although packaging can be an unavoidable element to your organization, there are ways that you can reduce your harmful contributions to waste and improve your organization’s overall sustainability.