With global efforts to increase environmental sustainability ramping up and more of a focus being placed on waste reduction each year, consumer goods manufacturers are under increasing scrutiny for their choices of packaging. This theme is one which will be in the spotlight during this year’s U.K Bottled Water Conference. During this conference, manufacturers will focus strongly on the role of plastics in their supply chains, including innovative packaging methods to reduce plastic waste generation.

Key Takeaways:

• Manufacturer of consumer goods are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprints, especially from disposable products.
• Bottled water manufacturers, with their plastic-intensive supply chains and throwaway packaging, are a key area of focus in this effort.
• During the forthcoming UK Bottled Water Conference, manufacturers will showcase new, low-impact plastic packaging with the goal of helping conservation efforts.

“The briefing will review the latest recycling initiatives, including reverse vending and deposit schemes, as well as offering case studies illustrating the importance of producer responsibility in building consumer awareness on effective packaging waste management.”

Read more: https://www.wateronline.com/doc/plastic-under-scrutiny-at-uk-bottled-water-conference-0001