In a nutshell, they are all related. The idea of sustainable packaging is to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. To be environmentally friendly. No matter how you spin it, as a company selling products you are looking to sell more, while keeping your costs under control, and to do your part to protect our environment. Consumers are well aware of the impact that packaging has on our environment. They are even changing their buying habits because of it. Pouches / Flexible Packaging not only meets these expectations, but there are also a great number of benefits that also come along with this newer form of packaging.
Space has a cost. As the economy changed, so did living conditions and the need make more from less, in terms of space. Pouches and Flexible Packaging, unlike boxes and cans, become smaller as the inside product is used up. This provides convenient, easy storage. People absolutely adore this space saving benefit.
Pouches / Flexible Packaging are made from combination layers of poly, foils and/or papers, depending on how they will be used. Moisture barriers keep your dry products dry and your wet products moist. Oxygen barriers prevent spoilage and extend the products shelf life. The air-tight seal protects a product from foreign substances. Reducing waste and keeping costs down are beyond critical to consumers, now more than ever. Extended shelf life of perishables is a must-have. Consumers will buy a pouched products that lasts longer and stays fresher over a product in traditional packaging. Don’t be left behind.
The ability for the consumer to reseal the package is important. This extends the life of the product and keeps it fresh. This in turn reduces the dreaded waste and additional costs that people avoid. They want to get the most life possible out of their purchases. Pouches / Flexible Packaging delivers exactly this.
You often hear people say that they are having to do more in less time. This makes meal preparations difficult at times, so single serving, quick and easy meals or drinks seem to be a growing trend. If needed, Pouches / Flexible Packaging offers the perfect solution to consumer needs, with single serve or microwavable options. Stick Packs are an excellent choice for single serving drink mixes. Give the people what they are asking for and need.
A flexible beverage pouch consumes 1/2 the amount of energy compared to the closest alternative.
A flexible beverage pouch generates 75% less emissions than the closest alternative.
Stand up flexible pouches are an average of 37% less in weight compared to a bag-in-a-box packaging.
A flexible coffee brick pack reduces the weight of waste to landfill by 72% vs. metal cans (taking recycling rates of cans into account).
