Lack Of Sustainable Packaging Options Troubles Natural Product Firms
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Sustainable packaging has not become a priority for natural and organic brands despite the environmental impact of packaging, Organic Monitor suggests. Brand reps say packaging is important, but the nature of natural/organic formulas and the lack of packaging options pose challenges.
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