Sustainable Packaging Companies

Sustainable Packaging Market

The sustainable packaging market is a rapidly growing sector, driven by rising consumer awareness of environmental issues and increasing government regulations. The market is highly competitive, with a wide range of players offering a variety of sustainable packaging solutions.

Some of the key players in the sustainable packaging market include:

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  Amcor: A global leader in packaging solutions, Amcor offers a wide range of sustainable packaging products, including recycled paper and plastic packaging, as well as bio-based packaging.


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  Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions, including paperboard trays and tubes. The company is also investing in the development of bio-based packaging materials.


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  Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a major player in the food packaging market, and the company offers a variety of sustainable packaging solutions, including Cryovac brand recyclable and compostable packaging.


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  Smurfit Kappa Group: Smurfit Kappa is a leading paperboard manufacturer, and the company is investing in the development of sustainable packaging solutions, such as bag-in-box packaging made from recycled paperboard.


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  Berry Global Inc.: Berry Global is a leading provider of plastic packaging solutions, and the company is investing in the development of sustainable packaging materials, such as bio-based plastics.

Strategies for Success

The following are some of the key strategies that players in the sustainable packaging market are adopting to gain market share:

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  Innovation: Players are investing in research and development to create new and more sustainable packaging materials and technologies.


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  Sustainability: Players are focusing on developing packaging that is made from recycled materials, bio-based materials, and other sustainable materials.


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  Customization: Players are offering customized packaging solutions that meet the specific needs of their customers.


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  Partnerships: Players are partnering with other companies to develop and bring to market new sustainable packaging solutions.


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  Education: Players are educating consumers about the benefits of sustainable packaging and how to choose sustainable packaging options.

Factors Affecting Market Share

The following are some of the key factors that are affecting market share in the sustainable packaging market:

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  Cost: Sustainable packaging can be more expensive than traditional packaging, which can make it difficult for some companies to adopt.


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  Availability: Sustainable packaging materials may not be as readily available as traditional packaging materials, which can make it difficult for companies to source the materials they need.


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  Performance: Sustainable packaging may not perform as well as traditional packaging in some applications.


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  Consumer awareness: Consumers may not be aware of the benefits of sustainable packaging, or they may not be willing to pay more for it.


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  Government regulations: Government regulations are increasingly requiring companies to use sustainable packaging, which is driving demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

Key Players

• Amcor Limited


• Ardagh Group S.A.


• Ball Corporation


• Crown Holdings Incorporated


• DS Smith PLC


• Elopak AS


• Emerald Packaging


• Mondi Group


• Nampak Ltd


• PlastiPak Holdings Inc


• Sealed Air Corporation


• Sonoco Products Company


• Sgf packaging Co. Ltd


• Tetra Pak International S.A.

Recent Developments

April 2021 Amcor and Nestle collaborate to put sustainable packaging on store shelves. The new packaging technology, used for the entire line of Smarties Chocolate Block and Bar products, is recyclable and can be thrown away in home recycling bins, reiterating Amcor's commitment to more ecologically responsible packaging now and in the future.

September 2021 Heinz and WestRock collaborated to replace the shrink-wrapped multipacks of Heinz pasta, Heinz soups, and Heinz Beanz on store shelves with recyclable paperboard made by WestRock. The Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve is made from sustainably managed forests and is recyclable. Compared to a fully enclosed wraparound box and a conventional paperboard sleeve design, the novel wrap design consumes 10% less material and 50% less material than adhesive.