{"id":179,"date":"2022-09-30T15:24:38","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hydropac.co.uk\/?p=179"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:08:53","slug":"eco-friendly-packaging-can-save-the-planet-your-business-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hydropac.co.uk\/eco-friendly\/eco-friendly-packaging-can-save-the-planet-your-business-heres-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Friendly Packaging Can Save The Planet & Your Business: Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"

Product packaging is a critical element of any business, providing a silent voice to your branding. But, at the same time, it makes its way into your customer\u2019s hands and minds, so it\u2019s important to make the right impression. Your brand identity is communicated via design elements and the like, but you can add an extra facet to your packaging; the eco-friendly materials it\u2019s made up of.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty to consider before making the switch, however. On the positive side, you\u2019d be helping to ease the strain the planet is currently under, and your public profile will look great while doing it. However, there can be more expensive costs to contend with, so here\u2019s what you\u2019ll be facing now that you\u2019re considering making this move.<\/p>\n

Sustainability can secure your company\u2019s future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Through their own volition or due to legislation, many businesses have changed the way they operate, adopting a more sustainable approach that carries better long-term benefits. Apart from the obvious benefits such an approach has on the planet, there\u2019s also the bottom-line aspect to consider.\u00a0A 2022 Deloitte study<\/a>\u00a0shows that consumers are \u201cbeing more proactive in their pursuit of adopting a more sustainable lifestyle\u2026by choosing brands that have ethical or environmentally sustainable practices and values\u201d.<\/p>\n

On the other side of this coin is that the companies and brands that don\u2019t embrace these practices risk being left by the wayside. The same study shows that people rate\u00a0item packaging and products<\/strong>\u00a0as the most important regarding sustainable and ethical practices. Evidently, this is a factor in people\u2019s decision-making process that\u2019s here to stay, and rightfully so.<\/p>\n

The pros of eco-friendly packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Apart from securing your company\u2019s profit margins thanks to returning customers happy with your sustainable approach to business, there are other benefits to consider. For example, ocean plastic pollution is a global problem that needs dealing with. Switching to biodegradable or recycled packaging helps reduce the amount of plastic making its way there.<\/p>\n

Fewer carbon emissions are released in eco-packaging production, so embracing this practice means you lessen your carbon footprint. Also, if you opt for biodegradable packaging, it will eventually break down entirely in industrial composting facilities.<\/p>\n

Something else to consider is the toxins and allergens found in traditional packaging, such as PCBs and dioxins.<\/p>\n

Created from synthetic and petrochemical materials, they could release toxic chemicals when heated. This could harm people when ordering takeout food packaged in Styrofoam containers, for example. On the other hand, biodegradable packaging is composed of allergy-free and non-toxic materials, so switching to paper or cardboard packaging benefits both the health of the planet and its people.<\/p>\n

In the long-term, it also makes sense financially, despite any higher initial costs. This is because the total amount of material needed will probably be less than what you\u2019re currently using, and reducing this volume also solves a logistical headache in terms of transit and storage costs, leading back to the point of increased profit margins.<\/p>\n

What constitutes \u201ceco-friendly\u201d packaging & is it worth it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a plethora of eco-friendly packaging options, but some examples are:<\/p>\n