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SUSTAINABLE

SOLUTIONS

Packaging experts respond to consumer
and processor demands for responsible
packaging technologies.
Sustainability can mean different things to various people, groups or industries. The UN World
Commission on nvironment and evelopment
says, "sustainable development meets the needs
of the present w ithout compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs."

points to the w ay food-producing companies
are feeding the w orld in a manner that protects
communities, the environment and the planet as
a w hole. This not only references the w ay companies produce food, but the w ay they distribute
that food to their consumers.

The UCLA Sustainability Commi ee defines
sustainability as "the physical development and
institutional operating practices that meet the
needs of present users w ithout compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs, particularly with regard to use and
waste of natural resources."

Packaging plays a crucial role in food distribution. It's essential to help maintain food integrity,
quality and safety.

In the food industry, sustainability usually

owever, in a world where everyone is focused
on reducing, reusing and recycling, it seems as
though packaging is taking the brunt of the scrutiny. veryone in the food chain seems to have a
vested interest in sustainable packaging.

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