As consumers become increasingly concerned about the environmental impacts associated with the products they purchase, sustainable packaging innovations continue to emerge. One widely accepted innovation is bio-based packaging, which is made of materials derived from renewable plant or animal feedstocks. Fiber-based packaging materials, such as water soluble paper from SmartSolve, can provide environmentally friendly packaging solutions for existing consumer goods.
Due to growing business sustainability commitments, the packaging industry is rapidly embracing bio-based materials as a replacement for petroleum-based packaging like never before.
What are the Benefits of Bio-Based Packaging?
The nature of bio-based materials has made them an increasingly appealing material choice for the packaging industry. Bio-based materials present several key benefits to both the producer and the consumer, including but not limited to:
Increased Packaging Flexibility
Bio-based materials can be altered and modified to achieve specific packaging visions. Some modifications include changes in textures, shapes, coatings, and substrate thicknesses. This high-level customization allows bio-based materials to provide more adaptable and cost-effective packaging solutions.
Less Environmental Impact
Although not all bio-based materials are biodegradable, a large majority of them are. Thus, over time, organisms will decompose the biodegradable material and the package will return to its naturally derived components. This not only reduces the impact the package has on the environment but also makes the package more sustainable.
Greater Sustainability Appeal
Bio-based materials tend to be viewed as environmentally friendly and often have a positive appeal to consumers. This large-scale popularity helps make a product more marketable and the many customizable features of bio-based materials help deliver sustainable and aesthetically pleasing product packaging.
Bio-Based Packaging Innovation from SmartSolve
Regardless of your industry, SmartSolve has the water soluble products necessary to make your product packaging more environmentally friendly. Contact us today or call 888.788.5085 to learn more about the wide variety of innovative, bio-based packaging solutions that we have to offer.