Off the Eaten Path's Packagins is Industrially Compostable
Laura McQuarrie — September 24, 2021 — Eco
References: terracycle & foodbusinessnews.net
Off the Eaten Path is helping to reduce packaging waste with its new crisps bags, which are industrially compostable and generate about 60% less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than traditional packaging. The bags are made from non-food plant-based products and they are prominently labeled; consumers will see that products such as the brand's Chickpea Veggie Crisps and Off The Eaten Path Veggie Crisps feature this new waste-reducing packaging.
This PepsiCo brand is just one of many that are implementing recyclable, compostable, biodegradable or reusable packaging solutions to support a better future. When it comes time to compost the packaging for Off The Eaten Path brand crisps, customers can send their empty packages to TerraCycle by signing up to receive a prepaid shipping label, or dropping off the material at a designated spot.
This PepsiCo brand is just one of many that are implementing recyclable, compostable, biodegradable or reusable packaging solutions to support a better future. When it comes time to compost the packaging for Off The Eaten Path brand crisps, customers can send their empty packages to TerraCycle by signing up to receive a prepaid shipping label, or dropping off the material at a designated spot.
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Packaging - Offering compostable packaging solutions is an opportunity for brands to reduce waste and emissions, while also appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Plant-based Products - Using non-food plant-based materials in packaging can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking to differentiate themselves and reduce their environmental impact.
3. Circular Economy - Adopting a circular economy approach, where waste is minimized and resources are reused, can be an innovative solution for creating sustainable packaging and reducing emissions.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage companies can benefit from implementing compostable packaging for their products, which can reduce waste and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Retail - Retailers can drive demand for sustainable packaging solutions by promoting products that use compostable or plant-based materials for packaging, while also reducing their own waste and emissions.
3. Waste Management - Waste management companies can play a key role in the circular economy by providing composting facilities and promoting the use of compostable packaging, which can reduce landfill waste and emissions.
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