Asia Pacific Sustainable Packaging Companies

Carlsberg Group made known a new fiber bottle using plant-based PEF polymer lining in June 2022. Equally important is Mondi’s offering of EcoVantage paper made from recycled fibers—an option that combines high strength and printability with an appealing appearance. Hence, growing adoption rates for recyclable materials and ecofriendly goods are driving market figures upwards.

WestRock Company disclosed plans in April 2022 about partnering with Recipe Unlimited on rolling out recyclable paperboard packages designed to divert 31 million plastic containers from Canadian landfills annually; Swiss Chalet restaurants began using these items last October, and they can now be found at all locations across Canada.

Sealed Air unveiled an April 2022 collaboration around an advanced recycling initiative targeting flexible plastics recycling throughout the food supply chain remade into new certified circular food-grade packaging.

This dynamic landscape is characterized by a diverse mix of players, each vying for market share with innovative strategies and product offerings.

Key Players and Strategies:

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  Established Packaging Giants: Multinational companies like Amcor, Tetra Pak, and Siegfried Druck & Verpackung are leveraging their extensive resources to invest in R&D and expand their sustainable packaging portfolios. Amcor, for instance, launched the "Amcor ReGeneration" program, focusing on recycled and recyclable packaging solutions.


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  Regional Players: Companies like Uflex, Huhtamaki, and ITC are making significant strides, catering to specific regional needs and regulations. Uflex, for example, has developed bio-based and compostable packaging solutions.


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  Start-ups and Niche Players: Agile and innovative start-ups like ThePackBox, Eco-Products, and Biopac are disrupting the market with unique sustainable packaging solutions. ThePackBox offers paper-based alternatives to traditional plastic packaging.


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  Collaboration and Partnerships: Strategic collaborations and partnerships are on the rise, allowing companies to combine expertise, resources, and market reach. Tetra Pak and Huhtamaki partnered to develop a recyclable paper bottle for dairy products.

Factors Influencing Market Share:

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  Product Innovation: Offering a diverse range of sustainable packaging solutions across various materials (recycled, bio-based, compostable) and applications (food, beverages, personal care) is crucial.


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  Cost Competitiveness: Balancing sustainability with affordability is key to attracting price-sensitive consumers and businesses.


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  Supply Chain Efficiency: Building robust and efficient supply chains for sustainable materials and ensuring their traceability are critical.


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  Government Regulations: Adherence to evolving government regulations on plastic bans and recycling mandates is essential.


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  Consumer Awareness: Raising consumer awareness about the benefits of sustainable packaging through marketing and education initiatives drives demand.

Key Companies in the sustainable packaging market include

• Amcor Limited


• Sealed Air Corporation


• Mondi PLC


• Huhtamaki OYJ


• BASF SE


• Westrock Company


• Ardagh Group SA


• TetraPak International SA


• Smurfit Kappa Group PLC


• Ball Corporation


• Crown Holdings Inc.


• Sonoco Products Company


• DS Smith PLC


• Genpak LLC


• International Paper Company

Recent Development

August 2023: The Indian government mandates 20-25% recycled plastic content in PET bottles and containers by 2025.

September 2023: Amcor unveils its "Rethink" design platform, focusing on reducing material use and increasing recyclability.

October 2023: Tetra Pak launches its "PlantCarton" packaging made from sugarcane-based bioplastics, targeting the aseptic beverage market.

November 2023: UFlex partners with Veolia Environment to establish India's largest plastic waste collection and recycling network.