US CONFECTIONERY SECTOR PLAYS OFF PACKAGING RECYCLABILITY WITH BETTER PROTECTION AND DESIGN
November 2nd, 2013
Many confectionery manufacturers in the United States continue to make strides in sustainable packaging, focusing on reducing inputs and using more recyclable materials. However, ice cream manufacturers have prioritised cost savings and consumer trends in the past few years over eco-friendly features, stagnating innovation in sustainable ice cream packaging. Meanwhile, packaging experts note that while reducing packaging does save resources, sustainability is a complex idea, and companies must weight a variety of factors before opting for reducing the scale of ...
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