Supply Chain Brain recently ran a decent article on 10 Steps to Green Packaging in the CPG Industry that had a few insights that are worth a closer look.
- Replenish
Purchase raw materials from suppliers who employ sustainable resource management policies. - Re-explore
Use recyclable material. - Reduce
Use ergonomic design and optimization to minimize the use, and size, of packaging material. - Replace
Replace hazardous and harmful substances with eco-friendly materials. - Reconsider
Use renewable materials whenever possible. - Review
Inspect, monitor, and control waste in the packaging process. - Recall
Immediately recall harmful packaging and put processes in place to insure that harmful packaging does not get used again. - Redeem
Collaborate with retailers and collect reusable and recyclable packaging materials in exchange for discounts. - Reinforce
Set up a Centre of Excellence (COE) to disseminate environmental best practices throughout the organization. - Register
Sign up for carbon reduction commitment initiative and follow-through.
For more information on the 10Rs, as well as examples on how to achieve them, check out 10 Steps to Green Packaging in the CPG Industry.