Globally, food industries are witnessing a major transformation in designing, production, and management of the food packaging. Sustainable packaging is one of the most critical aspects of such a change. The term goes far beyond the use of recyclable materials—it embodies an entire ecological philosophy rooted in minimizing environmental impacts across a product’s life cycle. As modern consumers become increasingly aware of environmental degradation, brand responsibility, and waste reduction practices, sustainable packaging has emerged as both a moral imperative and an economic opportunity.
Niyati Tandon (Sun,) studied this question.