Eco-Friendly Packaging: Changing the Norm
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Packaging is an essential aspect of our daily life routines and is integral in preserving, protecting, informing, and selling the products we rely on. The advent of plastic packaging has allowed us to meet the rising consumer demand for efficient and economical packaging solutions. However, plastic packaging has also emerged as a significant contributor to environmental degradation. This review highlights the growing need for eco-friendly packaging alternatives, given the harmful impact of current packaging practices. It delves into several proposed sustainable packaging solutions and their limitations and outlines strategic initiatives for safer packaging. As a society, it is critical to continue researching and adopting environmentally conscious packaging options to minimize the negative impact of plastic packaging and packaging manufacturing on our ecosystem.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Mujde Erten-Unal
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
College Affiliation
College of Engineering & Technology (Batten)
Presentation Type
Poster
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering
Session Title
Poster Session
Location
Learning Commons Lobby @ Perry Library
Start Date
3-30-2024 8:30 AM
End Date
3-30-2024 10:00 AM
Eco-Friendly Packaging: Changing the Norm
Learning Commons Lobby @ Perry Library
Packaging is an essential aspect of our daily life routines and is integral in preserving, protecting, informing, and selling the products we rely on. The advent of plastic packaging has allowed us to meet the rising consumer demand for efficient and economical packaging solutions. However, plastic packaging has also emerged as a significant contributor to environmental degradation. This review highlights the growing need for eco-friendly packaging alternatives, given the harmful impact of current packaging practices. It delves into several proposed sustainable packaging solutions and their limitations and outlines strategic initiatives for safer packaging. As a society, it is critical to continue researching and adopting environmentally conscious packaging options to minimize the negative impact of plastic packaging and packaging manufacturing on our ecosystem.