Materials for Increased Packaging Sustainability

Because the extracting, recycling, reusing, collecting, and regulating of raw materials vary globally, assessing the sustainability of packaging materials is multifaceted. Often, companies have internal assessments that guide sustainable material choices. “To ensure that end of life of the package is factored into material selection and design, Nestlé employs a proprietary internal life cycle analysis tool,” explains Walter Peterson, manager of packaging innovation and sustain…