Energy Magazine October 2019 | Page 59

59 cotton buds , straws , and balloon sticks – set to come into place in 2021 , more environmentally-friendly options are already being evaluated . Petroleumbased material and multi-layer plastic films for food packaging are examples which are already in use . However , biobased and recyclable alternatives are still being explored for their viability .
Despite the availability of numerous packaging alternatives , these substitutes can also present their own challenges . Respectively , the modifications to material can impact coding and marking operations , making the possibility of roll out even more complex . Due to this , many organisations begin to question whether it is possible to become more sustainable , meet the legislative demands , and keep their current coding and marking set up intact ; doubts which can ultimately hold brands back from pursuing these options .
With companies setting ambitious sustainable packaging goals in order to
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