State of Industry 2017: Sustainability is Trend Leader
When it comes to trends in packaging design, respondents put forward a host of suggestions. Sustainability and the use of recycled materials in packaging emerges as the most-mentioned trend in packaging design, with more than half of the respondents citing it as a leading trend. Over 40 percent of study participants say their companies will increase their investments in sustainable and recyclable packaging during 2017.
While many see sustainability as de rigueur in today’s packaging world, it is obvious that others are still seeking ways to create socially responsible packaging that incorporates recyclable or biodegradable materials.