While there are many ways to achieve a more sustainable packaging solution, not every solution suits every product. To become a sustainable partner to this industry, we’ve had to make a commitment to find FDA-approved sources for all sustainable resins. It is increasingly common to see PET and HDPE packaging made from 100 per cent post-consumer (recycled) content, which is frequently referred to as PCR (post-consumer resin). The future for sustainable packaging is bright, and it’s easy to participate if you ask the right questions. For a white paper on the environmental benefits of post-consumer plastics and a plastic comparison chart, please visit sustainability.alphap.comThis article originally appeared on Business Reporter.

Source: Forbes January 26, 2021 15:45 UTC