menu Sustainability We believe that circular packaging plays a pivotal role in protecting the planet Read more articles chevron_right 24.11.2021 | share Share We believe that food packaging is essential. By ensuring hygiene and the safety of food, packaging keeps food edible for longer and plays an instrumental role in driving access to affordable food for all, wherever they are in the world. We should therefore make positive choices in the selection of materials to ensure fit-for-purpose packaging. For us, being material positive supports how we play our part in contributing to both circular and low-carbon systems. The impact of the food system poses one of the greatest challenges to achieving sustainability. Almost 30 percent of food produced is lost or wasted – contributing to approximately 10 percent of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. This outcome ripples across ecosystems and populations, directly affecting living standards and quality of life. Packaging plays a critical role in limiting the carbon impact of our food system. As well as improving its circularity and enabling the movement of food - from where it is produced to where is consumed – packaging supports portion control, facilitates affordability, and provides numerous social and economic benefits along the way. It is for this reason we believe that packaging forms an integral part of our food systems. It is why we believe that the value of packaging for the environment is much higher than its impact. Here’s how packaging benefits food, people, and the planet: 1) Packaging protects people with food safety and hygiene add_circle_outline 2) Packaging plays a role in preventing food waste and loss add_circle_outline 3) Packaging choices have an environmental impact – assessing the full life-cycle of packaging is key add_circle_outline 4) Packaging plays an instrumental role in driving access to food for all add_circle_outline 5) Digitalization will take food packaging to the next level add_circle_outline 6) Food packaging is essential – but circularity of materials is crucial add_circle_outline Latest articles Sustainability Fit for purpose food packaging is essential to enable a sustainable society Sustainability Huhtamaki and Elif – stronger together to accelerate sustainable growth Sustainability "Where others see waste, we see a valuable resource" says Charles Héaulmé, our President and CEO Huhtamaki Fiber Foodservice E-A-O North America Flexible Packaging Contact us Linkedin Twitter Youtube Modern slavery statement About Products Investors Sustainability Careers Media LEGAL NOTICE PRIVACY NOTICE TERMS & CONDITIONS COOKIE PREFERENCES By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. If you wish to withdraw or change your consent, you can do so at any time via the "Cookie settings" link on our footer.Privacy Notice Cookies settings Accept only essential Accept all cookies