Toward a greener tomorrow: Sustainable food packaging

Toward a greener tomorrow: Sustainable food packaging

Biodegradable food packaging and other sustainable options are a big trend in our food supply chain. In today's world, the focus on sustainability has never been more crucial, particularly in food packaging.

This article will explore the urgent need for eco-friendly packaging solutions in the food industry. Eden Green has always been passionate about sustainability. Now, we’re aiming to reduce the repercussions of our food packaging.

The Problem with Traditional Packaging

Conventional packaging materials have long been a significant source of environmental concern. Statistics reveal that non-sustainable packaging contributes substantially to waste and pollution. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports containers and packaging are responsible for a lot of municipal solid waste. They total this impact at about 82.2 million tons in 2018 alone. Most of this packaging is made from harmful substances like plastic and Styrofoam. Given this reality, it’s easy to see how impactful packaging can be. 

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