Lightweight packaging to boost consumption of plastics in the US
Lightweight plastic packaging will be a key trend in the US retail market leading up to 2017
Americans will be using 32,850 million more rigid plastic and flexible packs in 2017 than they were in 2012, making these the fastest-growing segments in the US packaging industry. The requirement for greater convenience and cost-effectiveness will drive the use of lightweight flexible and rigid plastic packaging with innovative pack shapes, closures and dispensers.
“The key advantage of flexible packaging is its low intrinsic weight, which ensures lower transportation overheads and reduces the overall supply chain costs. These incremental weight savings not only provide cost benefits, but also reduce transportation costs and overall breakages,” says Dominic Cakebread, director of Packaging Services at Canadean (canadean.com).