Many consumer product companies have received criticism over the environmental impact and waste production resulting from the packaging materials used and the perceived excess of packaging for their products. Think of the packaging materials used in a box of cookies that can be bought at the grocery store, or the amount of trash thrown away after a take-out dinner, and it’s evident why many people believe that there is an opportunity to reduce waste, especially for packaged food and beverage companies. In fact, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), packaging accounts for more than 50% of total household waste in the United States. » » » »
