New Year Resolution – Do Something Drastic, Reduce Plastic
Ever attended a magic performance? The magician brimming with confidence, puts his hand inside the hat, and voila, a live rabbit emerges. Similarly, believe in your abilities this New Year, take a step forward, and watch the magic unfold in 2023.
The world takes vacations, spends time with family and friends, and ushers in the New Year with renewed optimism from the end of December to the beginning of January. This is the time of year when we make resolutions and vow to live better lives.
Why not resolve to eat healthily, get enough sleep, and encourage the circular economy by using fewer resources and releasing less waste into the environment this year?
Let us package it the right way
Throughout the New Year, we order a lot of food from restaurants that are packaged in plastic.
These packaging microplastics are harmful to our health because they melt into the food when heated. People are gradually becoming aware of plastic’s detrimental impact on food and are avoiding its use. However, there is still much to be done.
On the other hand, packaging made of plants that decompose naturally comes from the earth. It is free of toxic chemicals and plastic coatings, making it decomposable with the aid of microorganisms.
A window of opportunity
E-packaging organizations can take strategic and operational steps to reduce their carbon footprint and increase sustainability when shipping to the end user.
Consumption of on-the-go and ready-to-eat meals is increasing due to urbanization, hectic lifestyles, and high disposable income. The global market for food biodegradables is driven by the rising demand for environmentally friendly and recyclable packaging. In addition, the market expansion is fuelled by improvements in biodegradable materials, growing consumer awareness of environmental issues, and strict regulations. Biodegradable plastics are, therefore, ready to replace traditional, non-biodegradable plastics used as packaging raw materials.
Environmentally friendly business practices can benefit packaging companies, and eco-friendly businesses can attract more customers.
Oko Products
Even though a circular economy existed in the industry, it was primarily driven by organizations’ corporate social responsibility initiatives. However, a change in mindset has already begun, and companies now see it as a source of competitive advantage and essential for brand building.
Evirocor’s brand Oko provides its customers with a wide range of food packaging and E-packaging products from which to choose based on their specific requirements. Evirocor have various valued clients who package food items like cakes, chocolates, meals, fruits, and biriyani in Oko packaging solutions.
A brand’s packaging reflects its identity. If one values sustainability and wishes to demonstrate it to their valued customers, choose compostable materials, earth-coloured graphics, and zero plastic usage.
Conclusion
Plastic pollution is the most infamous environmental issue of our time. Although plastic is difficult to recycle and takes exceptionally long to biodegrade, it is a preventable problem. The idea is to reduce the production and consumption of single-use plastic, i.e., plastic that is only used once before being thrown away. So, let the magic begin this New Year by making tough but right decisions that impact not only our lives but also the health of the environment.
