The world has witnessed a lot of changes over the decades. The changes are not only cultural and political, rather there is drastic change in the climatic condition as well. The impact of this climate change is seen at different places of the world. Drought, flood, forest fire, flash floods and so on are some of the natural calamities that have created a lot of havoc everywhere. It has not only led to the loss of the economy, but also the loss of human life and the life of other living organisms as well. Who is responsible for all these disasters? Undoubtedly, we are responsible for all these losses and disasters! It is our greed and selfishness that has led to the deterioration of our ecosystem. Also, most of the items we use have a very negative impact on the environment. The packaging supplies, for instance, that we use on an everyday basis, create a lot of harm to the environment.
However, people these days are aware of the changes that are taking place in the environment and therefore, are more concerned about it. Hence, they have started making some changes in their lifestyles which is not only beneficial to them, but also is beneficial to the environment and other living organisms. Use of sustainable packaging is one such necessary step that people have started taking to protect the environment for the future generations. For instance, instead of using plastic bubble wrap, they have started using the eco-friendly one or the others that are available in the market to replace the former. This type of packaging is also known as green packaging. It is because the materials that are used to manufacture this packaging are recyclable, biodegradable and eco-friendly in nature. These types of packaging, such as moving boxes, are strong, durable and can be used for multiple purposes.
The infographic below shows some of the important facts about sustainable packaging.
