Sustainability Trends Impact Consumer
and Industrial Markets
Introduction
The world is facing a sustainability crisis, and it’s up to industries like consumer products and manufacturing to solve this crisis. While there are many things that consumers can do to reduce their environmental impact, companies also have a responsibility to be more environmentally friendly with their packaging. Below are some trends shared by Local law 84 service providers in sustainable packaging that will help you create more sustainable solutions for your company or organization.
Sustainability solutions for consumer and industrial markets.
Sustainability is a hot topic in the consumer goods industry. The focus is on the use of renewable energy, recycling materials, and reducing waste. This trend has been popularized by a number of large companies such as Walmart, Unilever, and Nestle to name a few. For example, in 2018 Walmart announced plans to reduce its emissions by one gigaton from its global operations by 2030 through investments in renewable energy generation and improvements to building efficiency. This includes installing solar panels at many stores across the US with plans for even more across Europe where it has already installed solar panels on over 100 stores since 2016 alone!
Sustainability is also having an impact on industrial markets as well because many products we use are manufactured using chemicals that can potentially harm our environment or human health if they were released into our water supply or landfills where they may leach into ground water sources when not disposed properly so companies like Dow Chemical who manufacture plastics have introduced new processes that use less virgin material while also increasing recycling rates through partnerships with municipalities like Los Angeles County which provides curbside collection programs every week year-round."
Green packaging solutions for consumer products.
As you consider the growing impact of sustainability on research, development and production of your products, it's important to understand the role packaging plays in this. Packaging is a significant contributor to the environmental footprint of consumer products, so it's an area worth exploring as you look at ways to reduce your company's overall carbon footprint.
Packaging is also one of the fastest-growing segments in sustainable manufacturing markets; according to a report from Transparency Market Research (TMR), it is expected to reach more than $375 billion by 2022. And sustainability has become an increasingly prominent driver for green packaging solutions as people demand more environmentally friendly options in their shopping choices—and manufacturers respond by offering them.
The relationship between sustainable packaging and consumer goods.
Consumer goods are a major source of waste, both directly and indirectly. The production, distribution and consumption of these products requires significant resources such as oil, water and land. In addition to the physical impact on the environment there are also impacts in terms of greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint). Over 90% of all packaging used by consumers travels thousands of miles before reaching its final destination, with much being disposed after just a single use.
This has led to an increasing focus on sustainable packaging solutions that result in reduced carbon emissions, water usage and waste generation during their life cycle compared to conventional materials such as plastics or aluminium cans.
Reducing waste from mining and production of consumer goods.
The mining, production and distribution of consumer goods has a significant impact on the environment. For example, one tonne (2,200 lbs) of new cars produce 1.6 tons of CO2 emissions during their lifespan. In addition to the environmental impact, there are also social reasons why reducing waste from mining and production is important.
Companies can reduce waste through recycling or reuse of materials; reducing energy consumption; reducing water consumption; using less toxic chemicals in manufacturing processes; and using fewer hazardous materials in manufacturing processes.
Sustainable plastic use in consumer goods.
Plastics that can be made from renewable resources, recycled plastic or recycled materials include:
- Recyclable plastics
- Biodegradable plastics
- Bioplastics
- Compostable plastics
- Repurposed plastics (i.e., used for something else)
How to make recycling easier with technology.
Recycling has become a major part of our lives. It’s important for two reasons: it helps us preserve natural resources, and it allows us to be more conscious about the environment. However, recycling is not easy or convenient for most people. The general public struggles with this because they don’t want to pay money for something that can be reused. For example, recycling cans is expensive when you factor in transportation costs (gas) and labor costs (finding a container depot).
The role technology has played in helping make recycling easier is immense! For example, if you have an iPhone or Android device that uses Bluetooth technology, then all you have to do is tap “find lost phone button” on your home screen and say “find my iPhone” or “find my Android device." This works even if the device isn't connected to wi-fi network because all phones have GPS built into them nowadays (technology!). Another example would be smart trash bins that use sensors inside them so they know when they're full by monitoring weight changes over time; these types of devices allow cities' waste management services like San Francisco Public Works Department to save money while reducing landfill waste disposal volume by up 50%.
Conclusion
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