Sustainable Packaging Trends You May Witness in the Next 10 Years

From ancient vessels to modern-day cardboard boxes and PET bottles, the packaging industry is in a perpetual state of evolution. In the current era, as environmental concerns take centre stage globally, sustainability isn’t merely a buzzword — it’s an imperative.

In this blog, Packman Packaging, India’s leading packaging supplier and manufacturer of corrugated boxes discusses the emerging sustainable packaging trends that are poised to shape the industry over the next 10 years, driven by the ever-growing emphasis on eco-conscious consumerism.

What would the trends to witness for sustainable packaging in the next 10 years be?

Mr. Gaurav Jalan, Founder of Packman Packaging says the world of sustainable packaging is changing rapidly and this will lead to the following trends:

1. Biodegradable Materials

Plastic, widely used for packaging since the 20th century, poses environmental issues due to its slow decomposition. To address this, biodegradable options like starch, cellulose, PLA, PHB, and plant-based materials from sugarcane, coconut, hemp, and cornstarch are gaining popularity. These eco-friendly alternatives are cost-effective for businesses, with smaller carbon footprints. As consumer awareness grows, the demand for biodegradable packaging is set to rise, driven by innovations in plant-based biomaterials, offering sustainable solutions and reducing environmental impact. Innovations in biomaterials, such as bioplastics derived from plant sources have a smaller carbon footprint than traditional plastics and are hence ideal for sustainable packaging.

2. Reusable Packaging

The throwaway culture is making way for a new paradigm — reusability. In the next ten…

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