Biopackaging on the rise

Although still a relatively new phenomenon, biopackaging is increasingly penetrating mainstream packaging, according to a new report.

Biopackaging, material made from organic substances that are compostable, will continue to grow, despite the attention surrounding recycled PET, according to Drinks Biopackaging Report, a new study authored by Zenith International. It argues that the material is becoming more and more accepted by consumers, retailers, and its use is being spurred on by technological innovation. Currently it's being used in everything from car parts to toothpaste tubes.

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