Environmental issues and commercial pressures drive demand for less packaging materials

摘要

The current need for maximum flexibility in packaging operations and equipment whilst reducing waste will become even stronger as the demand to cut the amount of packaging accelerates.rnThat is according to Sealed Air, a leading global supplier of protective and speciality packaging materials and systems. The company is at the forefront of providing more flexibility in packaging whilst fulfilling environmental objectives.rnHelios Ruiz, European Marketing Director of the Shrink Packaging Business Unit commented: "Our innovation process includes a holistic approach that combines expertise in source reduction, recycling and the use of renewable resources. In our own operations, this includes sensible use of natural resources, decreasing energy and water use in the manufacturing process, reducing emissions, efficient use of raw materials and minimising total waste."