Sustainability is becoming a bigger part of how food brands think about packaging.
Brands are looking for ways to reduce packaging waste, explore recyclable materials, use fewer resources, and prepare for changing packaging requirements. As these expectations continue to evolve, having a co-packer that can adapt with your brand is important.
Sustainable Packaging Starts With Smarter Choices
There is no single solution for sustainable food packaging. The right approach depends on the product, packaging format, shelf-life requirements, production needs, and distribution.
Brands may explore options such as:
- Recyclable or recycled-content packaging
- Lightweight flexible packaging
- Reduced packaging materials
- More efficient case and shipping configurations
- Packaging designed to reduce product and material waste
The goal is to find a solution that supports sustainability while still protecting the product and performing efficiently at scale.
How Econo-Pak Adapts to Sustainable Packaging Changes
At Econo-Pak, we understand that packaging needs continue to change.
Our procurement team works closely with customers and packaging suppliers to explore sustainable packaging materials and new solutions. As options such as post-consumer recycled content, or PCR, become more important, we can help brands evaluate materials while considering performance, efficiency, food safety, and scalability.
We also continue to improve sustainability within our own operations through recycling programs, electric forklifts and hand jacks, LED lighting, energy-efficient systems, paperless documentation, and waste-reduction efforts.
Preparing for the Future of Food Packaging
Sustainable packaging is not only about what works today. Brands also need to prepare for evolving expectations and regulations, including Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR.
Econo-Pak continues to work with suppliers and customers to understand these changes and explore packaging solutions that make sense for high-volume food production.
As the packaging industry evolves, we evolve with it.
If your brand is looking for a high-volume co-packer that can help you navigate sustainable food packaging, efficient production, and changing packaging requirements, Econo-Pak is ready to grow with you.