Glossary

HORECA packaging holds food/drinks in hotels, restaurants, cafés. Shifting to recyclable, compostable, reusable materials cuts waste, attracts eco-conscious customers, and supports a circular economy.

Flexible packaging is lightweight, reduces waste and emissions, keeps food fresh longer, and can fit a circular economy if designed for easy recycling and reuse. Small changes help the planet!

Multilayer packaging mixes materials to protect food and reduce waste but is hard to recycle. Efforts focus on making it recyclable or compostable to support a circular, sustainable economy.

Mono-material packaging, made from one material, simplifies recycling, supports circular economy, reduces waste and emissions, and helps companies meet environmental goals—all boosting sustainability.

Rigid packaging, like glass bottles and metal cans, protects products well and can be recycled to save resources. Choosing and recycling these materials supports a circular, sustainable future.

Contact-sensitive packaging changes color or reacts to conditions like heat or moisture, helping reduce waste, ensure safety, and support recycling for a greener, smarter planet.

E-commerce packaging protects products while using recyclable, reusable, or biodegradable materials to reduce waste and emissions. Smart design supports recycling and a circular economy.

Composite packaging blends materials for strong, light protection but is hard to recycle. Innovations and circular economy efforts aim to boost recyclability and cut waste for a greener future.

One-way packaging is single-use, convenient but wasteful. Choosing recyclable, less material, or plant-based packaging helps cut waste and protect nature. Small choices can lead to big change!