29 Jun 2022 --- Compostable packaging demand is growing rapidly, but improved collection and recycling infrastructure and clearer product labeling are required to support the market’s expansion and enhance cost-competitiveness. A principal advantage of compostable packaging is its end-of-life performance, offering both recyclability and compostability, while it will break down naturally over time if improperly discarded. Compostable packaging also addresses the issue of contamination from food residue, which can make more conventional packaging difficult or impossible to recycle.According to Innova Market Insights, food and beverage launches with compostable claims have grown 49% on average since 2018. Meanwhile, 28% of global consumers perceive biodegradable or compostable packaging as the most environmentally sustainable packaging option, followed by reusable (22%) and recyclable (21%) packaging.
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