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Leverage Sustainable Packaging to Win in a Circular Economy

Find out about the transition toward a circular economy in the packaging industry, the regulatory environment, and strategies for business success.

The Circularity Imperative

The global "take-make-waste" economic model is unsustainable, necessitating a transition to a circular economy where materials are kept in circulation through reuse, recycling, and composting. With 39% of consumers citing packaging's environmental impact as a significant purchase factor, and an environment of increasing government regulation, businesses are increasingly driven to adopt these practices.

Learn more about circularity in packaging, what is going on with regulation, how it impacts your business, and what you can do about it.

Included in this article:

  • Circularity in packaging - past and present
  • The regulatory and standards landscape
  • International Paper’s vertically integrated approach through the "Sustainability in Motion®" closed-loop system
  • Strategic recommendations - what's required now and what will be required in the future
  • Notable circular economy standards
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