Antalis stands up for paper-based packaging

Antalis is urging use of its Smart Audit tool for those concerned about packaging waste in light of media attention on plastic’s impact on the environment, and wants the industry to do more to assert the green credentials of paper-based alternatives.

Scott Day, packaging expert at Antalis Packaging, said: “As the packaging waste issue continues to gain momentum in the media and with consumers alike, it is vitally important that paper-based options are not tarred with the same brush as their typically perceived less environmentally friendly plastic counterparts. “Despite some perceptions that all packaging is wasteful and unnecessary, the reality is that paper-based packaging can not only provide the same protection but is also easily recyclable which can significantly reduce the amount of litter that goes to landfill. “In fact, new research shows that in the EU more paper-based packaging is recycled than any other packaging material combined. What’s more, in the UK and Europe, the collection of packaging is hugely successful with over 80% collected for recycling, meaning that an area of board the size of Greater London is prevented from going to landfill every four months.”