Packaging: Sustainability issues and trends

Packaging is an important aspects for any company, no matter the sector, willing to export to Europe. Not only for the intrinsic cost involved as part of the final product cost but also for the impact associated to sustainability issues. Used in a wide range of industries across food and drink, healthcare, cosmetics and other consumer goods as well as a range  of  industrial  sectors,  packaging  has  become  an  essential  everyday  item,  with  its  usage  growing broadly in line with the global economy.

In this document you will find information on the most relevant sustainability issues related to packaging and in particular the environmental aspects.  Also the trends of the packaging sector in Europe are highlighted and the most important developments for specific end-use sectors where packaging plays an important role. Also  reference to other documents available in the CBI database regarding packaging for specific sector are given.

Relevant Market Sectors

Agricultural, fishery and forestry, Apparel, Consumer products, Cut flowers and foliage, Domestic Furniture, Electronic components, Engineering products, Fasteners and builders' hardware, Fishery products, Food ingredients, Footwear, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Hand and power tools, Home textiles, Household utensils, Industrial products, Jewellery, Leather goods, Medical devices and disposables, Metalworking Castings and Forgings, Natural ingredients for cosmetics, Natural ingredients for pharmaceuticals, Natural stone products, Office and school supplies, Organic food products, Paints and Coatings, Personal Protective Equipment, Pipe and process equipment, Plants and young plant material, Preserved Fruit and Vegetables, Sanitary ware and ceramic tiles, Sports and camping goods, Timber and timber products, Toys and games