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Sustainability is essential Use biobased, biodegradable, and compostable materials. Consider the entire packaging life cycle. Follow APR guidelines for recyclability. Consumers value eco-friendly options and need clear communication. Collaboration across the industry is vital. Focus on education, strategy, design, and production. Join the conversation and let’s make sustainability a core part of our industry’s DNA. 🌱 #Sustainability #GreenPackaging #Flexcon #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Flexcon’s latest white paper, “Elevating Sustainability Beyond the Label,” delves into the critical role of sustainable packaging and labeling in shaping a greener future. Here are the key takeaways: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 Emphasize biobased, biodegradable, and compostable materials. Understand the entire packaging life cycle from sourcing to recycling. Labels are pivotal in enhancing recyclability—follow APR guidelines for better outcomes. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 Consumers are increasingly driven by environmental concerns and are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging. There’s a significant gap between perception and reality—effective communication is key to educating consumers. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Sustainable packaging requires a concerted effort from suppliers, manufacturers, converters, brands, and retailers. Legislation like California’s SB 54 and the EU’s Green Deal are pushing the industry towards greener practices. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Focus on the four pillars: education, strategy, design, and production. Collaboration across the value chain is essential for achieving sustainability goals. It’s crucial for all stakeholders to intensify their commitment to sustainable practices. #Sustainability #Packaging #Innovation #GreenFuture #Flexcon #Recycling #EcoFriendly #SustainablePackaging

Staying at the forefront of sustainable packaging trends! 🌱 As we near 2025, we're reflecting on whether the sustainable innovations forecasted in early 2024 matched the year’s actual progress. Packaging innovations continue to prioritise eco-friendliness, from biodegradable options to smart, reusable solutions. An insightful article from Packaging Digest highlights these shifts and how they are shaping the industry. 🌍 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmyV__X3 Learn more about Cup Print's sustainable offerings that align with these trends by visiting our website. #SustainablePackaging #EcoFriendlyCups #CupPrint #CustomCups

Eviosys’ recent survey showed a significant shift in European attitudes towards packaging sustainability and material preferences. https://buff.ly/3vLBcEY #canmaking #metalpackaging #CanmakingNews #packaging #sustainability

When you use Packsize’s compostable packaging solutions, you’re not only saving money, but also saving the environment. Packsize encourages awareness of #sustainability, resource use, and green packaging initiatives such as recyclable packaging materials. Packsize chooses to source from businesses that offer #sustainable options for the goods and services needed. Use smart packaging for a healthy planet. 📦 🌎 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-CcPUu3

Achieving 🌱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌱 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 and packaging isn’t just an innovation issue. To reach global goals, it’s essential that we close the gap between 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Here’s why:   🛑 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Many new sustainable materials—such as biodegradable films and washable adhesives—are ahead of what existing recycling systems can handle. Unfortunately, many eco-friendly materials are mistakenly processed as waste, undermining their benefits.   ♻️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Without clear recycling guidelines or labelling, consumers struggle to know how to dispose of innovative packaging correctly. The result? More recyclable materials end up in landfills, slowing down progress toward sustainability goals.   💰 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗥𝗢𝗜: Brands may invest in advanced, sustainable packaging solutions, but if the recycling infrastructure can't support them, these innovations don’t yield the environmental or financial returns expected, discouraging further investment in sustainability. In a highly competitive market, brands may be tempted to follow a cost-cutting strategy rather than making sustainability a priority.   🏭 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Authorities are often slow to update regulations to accommodate new materials, delaying widespread adoption and leaving the industry without the necessary support to scale solutions.   🌍 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: When innovation, infrastructure, and consumer understanding don’t align, the circular economy model breaks down. Materials meant for reuse end up wasted, and the packaging industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact are stalled.   Rotolabel strives for sustainable label solutions, and achieving lasting change requires more than adopting technological advancements. Collaboration is key. We’re committed to maintaining integrity and trust. 𝗪𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀with our customers, suppliers, the recycling industry, and regulatory authorities.   Contact Grant about 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. Our proudest label is trust. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #collaboration #LabellingSolutions #Rotolabel #sustainability #labels

Navigating Packaging Sustainability: Lessons Learned in the Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Packaging Industries.

🎉 We're excited to introduce our newest media partner, Packaging Insights! 📦🔍 As the ultimate hub for all things packaging, Packaging Insights offers a comprehensive platform for industry insights, news, and advancements. From tracking the latest trends to reporting on cutting-edge innovations, they provide expert analytical insights across various categories. Their focus areas span from processing, machinery, and automation to material developments, flexible packaging, branding trends, sustainability, transparency, recycling, biodegradability, secondary packaging, and category analysis within the food and beverage industry. With a keen eye on the pressing issue of plastic pollution, Packaging Insights keeps us informed about developments and solutions in this crucial space. We're thrilled to join forces with Packaging Insights to bring you the latest in packaging-related news and trends! 🌍🌱 #PackagingInsights #MediaPartner #PackagingInsights #Innovation #Sustainability #LondonPackagingWeek2024 #LPW24

📦 Dive into the world of packaging sustainability with our latest article, "Navigating Packaging Sustainability: Lessons Learned (so far) in the Food and Cosmetics Packaging Industries." ♻️ From tackling single-use culture to revolutionizing recycling infrastructure, discover the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of packaging sustainability. 💡 Don't miss out on insights from our industry experts and actionable strategies to drive positive change! Read the full article now to embark on a journey towards a greener, more sustainable tomorrow: https://buff.ly/49uXzMO #PackagingSustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #Packaging

📦 Dive into the World of Packaging Sustainability 📦 The journey towards sustainable packaging is not just necessary; it's inspiring. This article from FoodChain ID, "Navigating Packaging Sustainability: Lessons Learned (so far) in the Food and Cosmetics Packaging Industries," does a remarkable job highlighting the urgent need to address our single-use culture and innovate our recycling processes. 👉 Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/49uXzMO As we face these challenges, the insights and strategies shared by industry experts in the article are not only enlightening but also actionable. It’s a crucial read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of eco-friendly packaging and make informed decisions towards a greener future. Let's all play a part in revolutionizing our industries for a sustainable tomorrow. 🌍💡♻️ #PackagingSustainability #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #Packaging