You are WRONG if you think paper, aluminium or glass is better than plastic for packaging
While everyoneâs busy protesting plastic, theyâre missing a critical point: replacing plastic isnât as simple as it sounds.
Hereâs the reality:
đ Paper: Takes 4Ă more energy to produce and creates 80% more waste than plastic.
đ· Glass: Has 14Ă higher global warming potential and shatters easily, making transportation risky.
đ„« Aluminum:Â Emits 2Ă the carbon of plastic and costs 25-30% more for cans compared to PET bottles.
Yes, plastic has its flawsâbut when it comes to production and recycling, it often has a smaller carbon footprint than any of these so-called âbetterâ alternatives.
And the game is changing. Innovations like single-substrate laminates and recycle-ready solutions are pushing plastic towards a more sustainable future.
The bottom line: Plastic still offers the best balance of durability, cost, and efficiency.
Itâs not about getting rid of it; itâs about using & reusing it smarter.
#manufacturing #fmcg #packaging #durability
While everyoneâs busy protesting plastic, theyâre missing a critical point: replacing plastic isnât as simple as it sounds.
Hereâs the reality:
đ Paper: Takes 4Ă more energy to produce and creates 80% more waste than plastic.
đ· Glass: Has 14Ă higher global warming potential and shatters easily, making transportation risky.
đ„« Aluminum:Â Emits 2Ă the carbon of plastic and costs 25-30% more for cans compared to PET bottles.
Yes, plastic has its flawsâbut when it comes to production and recycling, it often has a smaller carbon footprint than any of these so-called âbetterâ alternatives.
And the game is changing. Innovations like single-substrate laminates and recycle-ready solutions are pushing plastic towards a more sustainable future.
The bottom line: Plastic still offers the best balance of durability, cost, and efficiency.
Itâs not about getting rid of it; itâs about using & reusing it smarter.
#manufacturing #fmcg #packaging #durability
