Proper disposal of packaging material that keeps food and beverage products stable and safe has been a challenge for decades. After years of exploratory efforts, the food and beverage industry now finds itself on the precipice of revolutionary change. The global sustainable packaging market is predicted to reach $280 billion by 2025. Identifying new source material, developing packaging technologies and focusing on ecological health are paramount for companies of all sizes. Aggressive planning, corporate commitments, technological advancements and consumer demand are fueling the industry with determined perseverance.

The

Plastic

Problem

Since 1950, only 9% of all discarded plastic has been recycled

35% of plastic waste originates in the food & beverage industry

The US recycling rate for all materials is approximately 25%

Consumer Voice

8 of 10 shoppers agree that eco-friendly is "common sense"

66% of consumers would pay more for branded products committed to sustainable practices

73% of consumers globally are willing to change consumption habits to embrace sustainable options

of millennial purchase decisions are influced by a company's use of plant-based packaging

69%

Corporate Commitments

Advanced Technology

REBBL

100% recycled and recylable plastic for all ready-to-drink beverages

Conagra Brands, Inc.

Healthy Choice Power Bowls made from fiber

Diageo / Johnnie Walker

100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood

100%
of K-Cup Pods now recyclable

Keurig Dr Pepper

Fundamental change is a prerequisite to developing successful sustainable packaging. Food and beverage suppliers, processors and retailers will all face challenges as we adopt new sustainable packaging models. But increasingly, all parties involved, including the consuming public, understand that these changes are essential to the future health of companies, people and the planet.

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