What is the difference between recyclable, biodegradable and compostable packaging?
More customers and manufacturers are looking for sustainable packaging solutions, and terms such as recyclable, compostable and biodegradable are commonly used in reference to “green” packaging. But, although these three words are frequently used together, often interchangeably, they refer to different processes. Recyclable : Recycling is the process of converting used materials into something new, keeping products away from a landfill. for longer. But there are limits to how many times some materials can be recycled. Standard plastics and paper, for example, can usually be recycled only a few times before they become unusable, whereas others, such as glass, metal, and aluminum, can be recycled endlessly. Recycling papers is usually straightforward for customers, but when it comes to plastics, the matter is a bit more complicated. There are seven different types of plastic packaging, some commonly recycled, others almost never recyclable. Retailers and manufacturers can help c...