Today, two major factors are driving the packaging industry towards greater sustainability: prospective legislation* and consumer demand. Though there is little participation in the U.S. in plastic recycling (estimated under 10%), the green packaging market registered a value of $237.74 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow to 313.93 billion by 2025, according to research from Mordor Intelligence.**
Many food and beverage processors have already made moves to decrease plastic use and provide more recyclable options. Claudia Jarret, country manager of global parts-supplier EU Automation, explores how automation technology can help the packaging industry go green.