{"id":6323,"date":"2022-07-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meyers.com\/solutions-to-reduce-packaging-waste-statistics\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T03:37:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T08:37:11","slug":"solutions-to-reduce-packaging-waste-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meyers.com\/meyers-blog\/solutions-to-reduce-packaging-waste-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Solutions to Reduce Packaging Waste (+ Statistics)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Organizations are increasingly responding to the call from both consumers and government regulators to minimize packaging and reduce waste. With over 60%<\/a> of global consumers and more than 61%<\/a> of U.S. consumers rating sustainability as an important purchase criterion, it\u2019s high time organizations start listening and offering sustainable packaging<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the world begins to move away from the linear consumption model, there has been a much-needed focus on a circular economic model<\/a>. In this model, product packaging<\/a> is minimized, is made from recycled content, and can be reused or recycled by end-users. Both consumers and organizations can do their part in highlighting sustainability<\/a> and its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, you will learn some packaging waste statistics, highlighting packaging\u2019s environmental impact and the best practices to help solve the packaging waste problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This number signifies the amount of packaging waste<\/a> dumped in landfills and oceans. Improper waste management can have an impact on the environment. Organic and inorganic contaminants are introduced to surrounding aquatic bodies via the open dumping of garbage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5 Packaging Waste Statistics You Need to Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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