Consumers Say No to Packaging Waste
February 18, 2008
Posted by CindyC in : Opinions & Thoughts , trackback
A recent poll conducted in 48 countries show wasteful food packaging as one of the fastest growing environmental concerns for consumers. Half of the respondents were willing to give up convenience packaging, like resealable containers or plastic packaging that can be used to cook the food. Unsurprisingly, less respondents, about 30%, were willing to forgo packaging for hygiene or safety concerns. The survey also indicates that consumers are beginning to demand recyclable alternatives to Styrofoam alternatives, like paper, cardboard and glass.
And the retailers and manufacturers are beginning to respond to consumer demands. Demand for eco-friendly packaging and waste reduction strategies have increased. For instance, Wal-mart recently announced plan to reduce packaging by 5% and Target is looking for ways to reduce PVC in products and packaging.
We consumers, who care about reducing packaging waste, need to do our part by changing our buying habits. The EPA has a short and easy tip list on how we can help. Also, check out our friend at FakePlasticFish; she is a great example of the conscious consumer at work!
CindyC at Organicpicks
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My fiance and I recently realized what a problem this is and while we wait for companies to create greener alternatives we are buying as much as possible out of bulk bins and taking it home in our own containers. We also bought reusable organic cotton bags to carry produce home and when we have to buy something with packaging we purchase the product with the least packaging or we just go without.
Good read and yes, Packaging Waste might be one of the fastest growing environmental concerns for consumers. I’ve read the walmart part earlier though.
Customized packaging can help decrease the load though.
Mike
www.abc-packaging.com
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