The packaging problem
As plastic waste continues to pile up, Ruth Alexander explores how manufacturers, retailers, and designers are rethinking the way our food is packaged.
As plastic waste continues to pile up, Ruth Alexander explores how manufacturers, retailers, and designers are rethinking the way our food is packaged.
We hear how shoppers are responding to eco-conscious packaging in Finland, from supermarket manager Markku Hautala. And is plastic really the enemy? Paul Jenkins, founder of a leading packaging consultancy, shares the latest innovations in sustainable design, and why some materials aren鈥檛 always what they seem.
Rhea Singhal, CEO of India鈥檚 first fully compostable packaging company, discusses the realities of creating truly sustainable alternatives鈥攁nd whether they鈥檙e enough. And the head of a German frozen food company, Felix Ahlers, explains why his company ditched all additives 鈥� packaging included 鈥� for the sake of the environment.
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