Demystifying the Circular Economy for Packaging

As mentioned on PackagingStrategies.com. With help of Tetrapak, a snapshot is developed which can help us understand - Demystifying the Circular Economy for Packaging.

Some of the strategies include

Do More with Less

Collaborate for Real Solutions

Make Smart Material Choices

Extend the Life of your Product

Communicate your Values

Packaging, often regarded as what gets thrown out or recycled once a product is used, presents a particularly interesting opportunity for circular economy innovation. The opportunities for business are bountiful, and most brands are employing at least some of the principles of the circular economy in their operations today. These principles are actually sound business practices, including doing more with less.

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