Plastic waste is a growing problem that contributes to pollution and threatens wildlife. Sustainable packaging aims to reduce the environmental impact through approaches like refill packaging. Refill packaging allows consumers to refill existing packaging rather than using new packaging, reducing waste and energy usage. Some commercial products now offer refill options, like Unilever and Cif cleaning products, which can reduce plastic usage by 75% while being more affordable and aesthetically pleasing for consumers.

1. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE
Sustainability in Plastic based Packaging
Aditya Chauhan
M Tech (1st Year)
Packaging Technology

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Plastic Waste is growing
Contributes to Waste and pollution issues
Impacts our health
threatening oceans and wildlife
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/plastic-pollution-by-country
https://www.oecd.org/environment/plastic-pollution-is-growing-relentlessly-as-waste-management-and-recycling-fall-short.htm
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09984

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Sustainable Packaging Approach
Packaging which reduces the environmental
impact and ecological footprint.
The goals are to improve the long term
viability and quality of life for humans and
the longevity of natural ecosystems.

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Refill Packaging
Refillable packaging allows users to continue using a product by replacing the used-
up contents in an item’s original packaging.
This is highly convenient and reduces the waste and energy needed to manufacture
new packaging, reducing the negative impact on the environment.
Refill packaging intends to promote circularity in the value chain

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Commercial Available Products
Unilever is helping to lead the way for other
mass brands to make the switch to refills.
Domestical cleaning brand Cif offers one of
the first concentrated refill systems. The
consumer is required to add the refill to an
old spray bottle already filled with water
and shake. Made with 75% less plastic.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/refillable-packaging-providing-a-sustainable-solution

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Cont.
Switching to refills is not only great for reducing single-use plastic packaging, but it
can also work out cheaper (depending on the brand and product) and be more
aesthetically pleasing.

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Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors
https://www.corygated.com/sustainable-packaging-podcast

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