From Biobased to Zero Waste: A Glossary for Packaging Sustainability

From Biobased to Zero Waste: A Glossary for Packaging Sustainability

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A variety of products have made the swap to new sustainable packaging in recent years.  Can you identify which terms apply to each product?  More than one term may apply.


Furniture retailer IKEA committed to mushroom-based packaging in an effort to replace its use of Styrofoam in 2020 in partnership with Ecovative Design.


Launched in 2019 by its parent company Terracycle, Loop partners with retailers like Walmart and Kroger to offer a shopping service for goods with refillable packaging.


The Coca-Cola Company launched its PlantBottle in 2009.  Plant material constitutes up to 30% of these plastic bottles.


Hellman's has committed to making all of its mayonnaise products out of 100% recycled materials.


Carte d'Or is an ice cream brand by Unilever.  In Italy, you can find its unique paperboard packaging.

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