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Solution: A proactive approach to addressing of packaging in the market. Businesses should
regulatory matters, as well as to contribute to focus on innovation, work together with material
the formulation of policies is another challenge scientists, and acknowledge the most recent in-
which may be addressed by a business organi- novation in green packaging.
zation. Following regulations and issuing policies
that will help in the use of best acceptable prac- Conclusion
tices, and use of sustainable technologies can There is a considerable task of having to juggle
also be an added advantage to some compa- between the utilization of sustainable materials
nies.
such as plastics for packaging while at the same
6. Innovative Packaging Solutions time having to ensure functionality of this type
of packaging. Therefore, the manufacturing of
The management of the issue of plastics packag- new materials, innovating the recycling centre,
ing can only be solve through innovation. Com- increasing the awareness of the consumer and
panies are using new materials like plant based following the regulation can help the industry
plastics, and designing packages with less mate- towards a greener packaging. This means only
rial but can fulfil all the requirement as a normal that the future of packaging plastics is in the
package. These innovations are also aimed at pursuit of ways and means that would help the
decreasing the effects that package has on the world to continue enjoying the advantages of-
environment without compromising the needs fered by plastics but at the same time respect-
of the society and business. ing the planet and its living occupants.
Solution: It will also be pertinent to incorporate Source – Plastics Technology
a culture of innovation regarding the perception
Plastics Technology 2.0: Breakthroughs in Sus-
tainable and Advanced Materials
Introduction to Plastics Technology 2.0 impacts on the environment; although the plas-
tics industry is trying to look for ways and means
The world of plastics is slowly transitioning to of minimizing the impact of plastic usage in the
what may be called “Plastics Technology 2. 0.” environment and usefulness of the plastics ma-
This change is characterized by the application terial.
of fresh materials that have enhanced the sus-
tainability and the performance as well. There- The Push for Sustainability
fore, there is enhanced concern towards the use
of plastics in the global market because of its One of the forces that are driving this Plastics
Technology 2. 0 is the urgency of getting more
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