The world embraces sustainability

The world embraces sustainability

Until a few years ago the packaging industry revolved around plastic, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to see single-use plastic bags in supermarket sections. This change is because the environment has become one of the main concerns of consumers.

One of the most widely used materials in this new packaging is cardboard, and the vast majority of companies have already committed to it. New designs have also introduced corrugated cardboard into some unexpected sectors that traditionally did not work with this product. Cardboard boxes for beer packaging and boxes for paella delivery are examples of the sector's constant innovation in providing sustainable packaging solutions.

Consumers demand products with low environmental impact and companies are listening to them.

This year 2020, many companies had to reinvent themselves by implementing delivery services to their sales strategies. The consequence was a wave of attractive packaging design, with recycled materials, which enhance the value of the product, as well as convey a message of respect for the environment.

Cardboard boxes for transporting paellas
Cardboard boxes for transporting paella

The Cardboard box industry describes the overall perception of the market, currently driven by the growth of delivery. Changing lifestyles and changing preferences in eating habits are important factors.

The situation created by the pandemic has led to the emergence of new companies, while at the same time generating the need to modify sales processes in companies established decades ago. Increased demand has been generated in the packaging sectorpackaging and packaging, especially those that are sustainable and Environmentally friendly.

Consumers are more often looking for biodegradable packaging, those with less plastic use and recyclable labeling.

The commitment to sustainability and recycling confirms the strong commitment of all major international companies to the environment.
Companies are now further increasing their efforts to care for the planet through new strategies that they have as aim to reduce plastic consumption, to make all packaging on the market recyclable and to recycle all plastic waste generated in production processes.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to see single-use plastic bags in supermarket sections.