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Plastic Packaging Projected To Maintain Share of Packaging Space

Plastic packaging is here to stay across global categories and is even expected to increase in use by 2024.

Plastic's share in food packaging is expected to hit 72% by 2024.
Plastic's share in food packaging is expected to hit 72% by 2024.
PMMI Business Intelligence, 2022 Future of Packaging and Sustainability

Plastic packaging is not going anywhere soon, as plastic-based packaging will maintain over 50% share of packaging materials across global consumer packaged goods categories by 2024.

That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2022 report “Future of Packaging and Sustainability.” These metrics include all rigid plastic pack types, stand-up pouches, flexible plastic, flexible aluminum and plastic combinations, and blister and strip packs.

Most Home Care Products Using Plastic Packaging

Plastic packaging has the greatest hold on the home care category, with a projected 82% share in 2024 and a 1% increase compared to 2020.

This shift is the result of sustainability efforts. 

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