We only have one planet — and until recently we've done a poor job taking care of it.
The packaging industry is one of the sectors in which this is most evident. With a projected market size of US$1.13 trillion by 2030 , it also represents one of the most significant sources of pollution in the world. Globally, we produce roughly 380 million tons of plastic per year . Single-use items such as grocery bags, bottles and packaging represent around 50 percent of that number.
To put this into context, the plastic waste produced by soft drink companies could cover 83 football fields a day , and the pollution footprint of packaging is at least as bad.
For further details see:
Sustainable Packaging: Increasing Demand for Natural Solutions