# Plant-Based Plastic Packaging These Cheese String Snacks Come in Eco-Friendly Bio Packaging By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-packaging References: [packagedesignmag](http://www.packagedesignmag.com/content/eco-packs-for-cheese-snacks) & [galbanicheese](http://www.galbanicheese.com/cheese/dairy-aisle.php?typeId=389) One part of corporate social responsibility is taking actions to protect the environment, like with sustainable or bio packaging. Clear Lam Packaging Inc. developed a [bio-based plastic pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisturizer-jars) for Precious Stickers snacks. Owned by [Lactalis American Group Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prsident-butter-with-sea-salt-crystals), Galbani snack cheese strings are made from [Natureworks Ingeopolylactic acid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natureworks) (PLA) as well as other performance-enhancing materials. The new bio packaging material is 50% plant-based, reduces greenhouse gases by up to 35.2% and takes up to 36.8% less energy to make compared to conventional plastic packages. Incorporating more eco-friendly and plant-based packaging is one way brands and larger corporations can commit to environmental sustainability and help reduce their carbon footprint. While this example is not totally renewable, it's a step in the right direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Developing packaging materials that are derived from renewable resources and have a reduced environmental impact. - **Plant-based Plastics:** Creating plastic materials using renewable plant resources instead of fossil fuels. - **Sustainable Innovation:** Implementing innovative solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability and reduce carbon footprint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Packaging:** Exploring new methods and materials for packaging food products that are eco-friendly and sustainable. - **Plastic Manufacturing:** Adopting the production of plant-based plastics to meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. - **Corporate Social Responsibility:** Incorporating environmentally-friendly practices, such as using bio-based packaging, as part of a company's CSR initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bio-Based Paper Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-food-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Supplement Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchstone-essentials-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Grated Cheese Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullyrecyclable-grated-cheese-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Shredded Cheese Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grated-cheese-packs.md) - [Plant-Based Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-pet-bottle.md) - [Compostable Snack Bar Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-energy-bars.md) - [Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kellanova-snack-packaging.md) - [Plant-Based Milk Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-milk-packaging.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md)