What's Next in Sustainable Packaging?

As the public grows more aware of the impact packaging has on the environment, many feel it's time for a change.

In a 2020 survey, nearly 75 percent of global consumers said they're willing to pay more for products in sustainable packaging.

As interest grows, so does innovation, with new sustainable and circular packaging solutions hitting the market every month. 
 
In this series sponsored by WestRock, we'll take a closer look at what's new in the world of sustainable packaging, the role of fiber based alternatives, and what the path toward a truly circular economy looks like. 

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