{"id":9022,"date":"2021-01-25T17:07:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T17:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=9022"},"modified":"2023-12-13T15:22:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:22:05","slug":"tackling-the-global-waste-crisis-with-refillable-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/tackling-the-global-waste-crisis-with-refillable-packaging\/9022\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling the global waste crisis with refillable packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"
Convenience has long stood for a fast-paced, throw-away culture \u2013 at least in the last century, however, convenience now also means ease of use without waste. 74% of consumers are actively looking for more sustainable packaging and do not want mountains of plastic waste at home anymore. In the United Kingdom, this figure is even higher, with up to 90% of consumers stating they would choose a sustainable packaging option.<\/p>\n
The problem is clear, but there are hardly any real solutions being worked on. Let\u2019s be open about this; there’s nothing wrong with plastic in itself, the issue lies with the system managing plastic and how users deal with it. All too often, discussions focus on the replacement of one material by another, while not addressing the circularity of the system. Circular economy<\/a> is a well-known concept in Europe, yet a deposit system has only been implemented in a few countries and then only for bottles made of PET or glass.<\/p>\nAlternative materials and reusable packaging in supermarkets<\/h3>\n