Glass Isn’t Always Greener: Rethinking Sustainable Packaging Design
Over the past decade, society has been switching to glass bottles to avoid microplastics, but recent research reveals that this swap comes with a significant environmental cost.
According to France’s ANSES, the choice between glass and plastic bottles is a distraction from the real issue.
Sustainability needs to move beyond emotional reactions and virtue signalling.
A critical misconception exists between sustainability and recyclability. While glass is highly recyclable, it has a massive carbon footprint due to the energy required for production and transportation.
The key to truly green packaging design lies in rethinking the approach, rather than simply focusing on the materials used.
Author's summary: Rethinking packaging design is crucial for true sustainability.
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