What is Sustainable Packaging?

• Is beneficial, safe & healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle;


• Meets market criteria for performance and cost;


• Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy;


• Maximizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials;


• Is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices;


• Is made from materials healthy in all probable end of life scenarios;


• Is physically designed to optimize materials and energy;


• Is effectively recovered and utilized in biological and/or industrial cradle to cradle cycles.
  

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