13 Apr 2022 --- The challenges arising between the boom in demand for e-commerce packaging emerging primarily during the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing need to maintain environmental sustainability have been compounded by geopolitical issues this year – particularly the Ukraine war and inflating energy and material costs. Despite the easing of lockdown restrictions in many world regions, consumer reliance on home delivery has kept a steady pace, creating new challenges for industry players as they attempt to innovate solutions that cater to these demands while continuing to lower carbon emissions and resist price increases for businesses and consumers.