The environmental problem of plastic pollution is a high concern among a surging eco-conscious global population who are striving to reduce plastic use. When used responsibly, plastic packaging plays a crucial role in mitigating an even more critical problem of food waste. Fresh produce packaging experts at StePac L.A. Ltd. illustrate how functional plastic packaging can be instrumental in tackling this phenomenon.
Food waste is a global problem. Sadly, a large percentage of the food perishes even before it ever reaches the consumer. Not only does this create an ethical crisis of food depravation, but it also exerts tremendous financial losses and is an environmental burden — as food waste contributes to about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.