The leading sustainable packaging company, DS Smith, launched a new project that will study the possible use of algae fibers as a packaging material.
As the demand for sustainable alternatives continues to grow, the company has decided to venture into an untapped but ever-growing market - algae. The company hopes that algae will one day pioneer the packaging sector and serve as an alternative fiber to wood. DS Smith will also study if algae can be useful in eliminating plastics and serve as an alternative to petroleum-based food packaging products.
DS Smith is currently working with numerous biotechnology companies to collaborate in the creation of algae-based boxes, paper wraps, and paperboard trays. This new initiative is in keeping with DS Smith's company goals - by 2023 it hopes to manufacture 100 % recyclable packaging.
Algae-Made Packaging
DS Smith Launches a Project to Develop Eco Packaging Made from Algae
Trend Themes
1. Algae-based Packaging - The development of new package materials made from algae fibers presents novel and sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging.
2. Eliminating Plastic Packaging - The use of algae as a natural and renewable alternative to petroleum-based food packaging products may revolutionize the industry and reduce plastic waste.
3. 100% Recyclable Packaging - The shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly packaging may lead to more widespread adoption of 100% recyclable packaging materials.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging - The development of algae-based packaging could disrupt the traditional packaging industry and offer sustainable alternatives.
2. Biotechnology - Collaboration with biotechnology companies can lead to novel applications of algae-based materials in the packaging industry.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The focus on developing sustainable and eco-friendly packaging materials supports the trend towards sustainable manufacturing and possibly disrupts traditional manufacturing methods.