This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
Packaging Strategies logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Packaging Strategies logo
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Archives
    • The Packaging Guide
    • Design Gallery Directory
  • Featured
    • Packaging Perspectives Podcasts
    • Packaging News
    • New Packages
    • Web Exclusives
    • Blogs
    • Supply Side
    • Supplier Products
    • Top Food Packaging Companies
    • Top Beverage Packaging Companies
  • PS News
    • Digital Editions
    • Special Reports
    • Subscribe
    • Sample Issue
    • Reprints
    • Customer Service
  • Machinery
    • Automation / Controls
    • Case Forming / Packing / Sealing
    • Cartoning
    • Coding / Marking / Printing
    • Components / Parts
    • Conveyors
    • Form-Fill-Seal / Filling & Closing
    • Inspection / Detection / Vision
    • Labeling
    • Unitizing / Palletizing
    • Robotics
    • Track & Trace / Serialization
  • Vertical Markets
    • Beer / Wine / Spirits Packaging
    • Beverage Packaging
    • Candy / Confectionery
    • Dairy Food Packaging
    • Food Service Packaging
    • Household Packaging
    • Meat / Seafood Packaging
    • Personal Care Packaging
    • Pet Food Packaging
    • Pharma / Medical Packaging
    • Produce Packaging
    • Snack Food Packaging
  • Materials
    • Adhesives / Sealants
    • Beverage Multipacks
    • Blister Packaging
    • Cans & Bottles
    • Closures/Lids
    • Films & Coatings
    • Flexible Packaging
    • Labels
    • Paperboard / Corrugated / Cartons
    • Rigid Containers
    • Sustainable Packaging
  • Brand Packaging
    • Design Gallery Directory
  • Events
    • Converters Expo
    • Converters Expo South
    • Global Pouch Forum
    • Industry Events
    • Webinars
  • More
    • Videos
      • Pack Expo 2019 Videos
      • PMMI video series
    • Book Store
    • Classifieds
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • eBook
    • eXTRA eNewsletter
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • Market Research
    • The Packaging Guide
    • Polls
    • White Papers
  • Contact
  • Advertise
Home » Awareness of resource scarcity is growing
MaterialsPackaging NewsSustainable Packaging

Awareness of resource scarcity is growing

New survey findings from Tetra Pak suggest more can be done

FBP-Headlines-FeatureGraphic.jpg
December 22, 2014
KEYWORDS consumer packaged goods / packaging market / packaging material
Reprints
No Comments

Packaging professionals within consumer packaged goods companies report growing awareness around the business impacts connected to natural resource scarcity, but robust knowledge and understanding is still absent, according to findings from a survey conducted recently by Tetra Pak® U.S. (tetrapakusa.com).

Last month, Tetra Pak surveyed 120 sales, marketing, R&D, purchasing and other packaging professionals within the consumer packaged goods industryto explore industry perceptions around company resource management practices, especially in light of diminishing finite natural resources combined with population growth and increased consumer demand for packaged goods.

Among Tetra Pak’s findings, just 41% of survey respondentssays they were “very aware” of the impacts of resource scarcity on their business. And while respondents reported some awareness around eight attributes related to resource management practices within their companies, it is far from pervasive, with awareness levels of most attributes at 50% or less.

“The results of our survey suggest that more must be done to educate and increase attentionaround the impacts of natural resource scarcity,” says BrianKennell, President and CEO, Tetra Pak® U.S. “This isa very real and significant issue for the packaging industry and beyond. Greater knowledge of the potential risks and deeper insights around solutions can spur companies to adopt risk-mitigations strategies and change their practices,” he added.

Survey respondents reported three top impacts to companies: 1) greater price volatility around supply/raw materials; 2) long-term shortage of supply resources; and, 3) decreased ability to manage costs.

Respondents also cited the following as the top reasons for using renewable materials:

  • Sustainable resource management will contribute to growth
  • Using renewable materials allows company to secure long-term supply
  • I expect demand for renewable packaging to increase
  • Using renewable resources can help mitigate climate change

Survey findings also reveal that respondents are uncertain if companies are doing the right things and following best practices. Only 18% of respondents report being satisfied with their company’s resource management practices, and only 22% believe their company has a good understanding of actions to take to become an industry leader.

PS Subscribe

Related Articles

Soy market to grow due to increased awareness, health benefits

Growing consumer recognition of certification logos is good news for brand owners and packaging producers

Smart packaging spreads despite lack of awareness

Oral hygiene market to grow at a CAGR of 4.2%

Related Directories

Kuriyama of America Inc.

Walter H. Jelly Ltd.

Glue Dots International

Arkema Inc.

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Subscription Center
  • Print & Digital Edition Subscriptions
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • PS News
  • FAQ
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Packaging Strategies Poll Promotion

Events

February 12, 2020

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers. With hundreds of attendees expected, Converters Expo South will be the place to find manufacturing partners, check out testing and prototyping equipment, meet with producers of disposables and learn the latest in flexo printing and packaging.

April 29, 2020

Converters Expo

Your one-stop shop for all things converting is back in 2020 with additional exhibit space! Celebrating 13 years as the only one-day expo exclusively located in the Midwest, Converters Expo unites converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Packaging Job Woes

What is your top worry about your role in packaging?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Managing Packaging Design for Sustainable Development: A Compass for Strategic Directions

Managing Packaging Design for Sustainable Development: A Compass for Strategic Directions

See More Products

Packaging Perspectives Podcasts Promotion


PMMI interview today's packaging

Packaging Strategies

PS1119_Cover-144px.jpg

2019 November

In the November issue of Packaging Strategies, we feature a new trend: Re-commerce, brands and Generation Z, resealable closures in food packaging, a pretzel company with filling & weighing equipment for more productivity and much more!

View More Create Account
  • Helpful Links
    • List Rental
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Submissions Guidelines
    • Survey And Sample
    • Packaging Brands
    • Partners
    • Polls
    • Want More?
    • Connect
    • Privacy Policy
    • Subscribe
  • PS News
    • Subscribe
    • Customer Service
    • FAQ
  • Packaging Group
    • Flexible Packaging
    • Packaging Strategies
  • Subscribe
    • Print & Digital Edition Subscriptions
    • eNewsletters
    • Online Registration
    • PS News
    • FAQ
    • Subscription Customer Service

Copyright ©2019. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing