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IoPP Column: Let’s Work Together on Sustainability

Sustainability is about preserving resources for future generations.

Ana Romero
Ana Romero

In 2020, 85% of investors considered environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in their investments. Moreover, organizations with weak corporate ESG disclosures may be seen as risky investment propositions, according to a Swetha Venkataramani’s article, “The ESG Imperative,” posted at Gartner Inc.

Today, most products come inside a package. As packaging professionals, we need to promote the use of sustainable packages so our companies can be in the loop for investors, but also to preserve the environment and resources for future generations. According to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, a sustainable package has the following characteristics:

• It is beneficial, safe, and healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle.

• It meets market criteria for performance and cost.

• It is sourced, manufactured, transported and recycled using renewable energy.

• It optimizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials.

• It is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices.

• It is made from materials healthy throughout the life cycle.

• It is physically designed to optimize materials and energy.

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