Sustainable packaging: environmentally friendly food packaging solutions

When we talk about sustainable & eco-friendly packaging we think of packaging made from sustainable or recycled materials that can be reused many times, designed and produced with the aim of reducing environmental impact, in a way that is the opposite of the simple ‘disposable’ approach of traditional food packaging.

In the world of food packaging in particular, sustainability is a core issue: every step, from the design study to the distribution of the finished product, must also take into account the environmental impact, with careful attention to the choice of materials used.

Food packaging companies are thus experiencing a moment of strong evolution, on the one hand under pressure from European regulations, which impose ambitious targets for recyclability of packaging, and on the other from consumers, who are increasingly seeking ‘green’ products with a low environmental impact.

Recommended reading: The future of reusable containers and the role of Hot Form in the food packaging industry

What is Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Packaging?

Sustainable & eco-friendly packaging encompasses all food packaging solutions made from eco-friendly and reusable materials.. The main objective of these materials is to preserve products and food, while at the same time ensuringthe extension of their life cycle.

Adopting eco-friendly packaging solutions represents a production challenge for companies and a concrete commitment to the environment, through careful study and selection of the materials used. For consumers, on the other hand, it is a meaningful choice both from a social and lifestyle perspective.

Why choose sustainable packaging? It is essential to use packaging that is easy to recycle and has a high recycled content. In this way, companies can help keep materials in the value chain for longer.

The advantages of choosing sustainable packaging

The advantages of sustainable & eco-friendly packaging are numerous and significant, both for companies and consumers.

Firstly, the increased recyclability of materials allows new products to be produced, promoting the circular economy, a model that reduces waste and optimises the use of resources.

This type of packaging also reduces dependence on raw materials, using fewer natural resources and integrating recycling and reuse logics that allow packaging that would otherwise be destined for waste to be given a new life.

A culture of sustainability is also extremely important to fight climate change, save forests, and reduce the amount of energy consumed each year.

Scopri il nostro impegno nel packaging ecosostenibile

Hot Form’s Circular Economy

At Hot Form, the production of eco-friendly packaging is not just a competitive factor, but a deep belief that everyone can make a differenceby taking responsibility for their own environmental impact. We put this into practice with a conscious choice of materials, renewable energies and processes.

Increasingly sensitive to the need to respect and protect of the environment, we have chosen to invest in renewable energies, contributing to a reduction in global consumption and following a line of increasing sustainability.

Our primary focus is on waste, which has enabled us to achieve an important result in our production cycle: all material is always reused, thanks to our PET extrusion process.

This is an advantageous closed-loop system that, in addition to satisfying internal production needs, creates a virtuous circuit by using mainly production waste to obtain 100% recyclable PET.