To compete in the evolving sustainability landscape, manufacturers need to invest in current technologies and new chemistries to develop products with validated sustainability claims.
Shipping and home deliveries continue to boom as more and more consumers turn to online shopping as their go-to method for purchases. In fact, the Pitney Bowes’ Parcel Shipping Index found 161 billion parcels were shipped in 2022, averaging 441 million parcels a day.1
Our increased reliance on shipping materials highlights a clear need for durable packaging materials that can withstand the journey from the warehouse to consumers. However, packaging materials must balance durability with sustainability, particularly as consumer demand continues to rise for more sustainable commerce and regulatory bodies like the European Union (EU) introduce guidelines to reduce waste caused by packaging.