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Sustainable packaging refers to packaging solutions designed to minimise environmental impact, conserve resources, and reduce the overall carbon footprint. They are made from eco-friendly, recyclable, or biodegradable materials and are engineered so they can be recycled or composted after use.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the packaging industry—not only due to legal requirements such as EU packaging legislation, but also because of rising consumer expectations. At the same time, sustainable packaging must provide the same level of protection, shelf life, and functionality as conventional packaging to ensure product safety.

 

Typical materials and approaches:

  • Recyclable plastics (e.g., rPET, PE, PP)
  • Paper and board packaging from FSC-certified sources
  • Biodegradable films and compostable materials
  • Reusable and take-back systems
  • Lightweighting and material reduction through optimised packaging design

 

Typical applications:

  • Food and beverages (bottles, cups, carton packaging)
  • Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (glass containers, paper-based blisters)
  • E-commerce and shipping (recyclable boxes, void fill materials)
  • Chemical and technical products with eco-friendly secondary packaging

 

Standards and quality requirements:

  • EU packaging legislation
  • FSC and PEFC certification
  • DIN EN 13432 for compostable packaging

 

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