Pet Food Industry Embraces Sustainability, Aims for 100% Recyclable Packaging by 2025
The pet food industry is embracing sustainability, with major companies aiming to make their packaging 100% recyclable or reusable by 2025. ProAmpac, a packaging solutions provider, offers eco-friendly options like recyclable paper, mono-material packaging, and compostable materials. Meanwhile, BW Flexible Systems is testing recyclable paper bags for dry pet food.
ProAmpac's ProActive Sustainability approach targets products, operations, and communities. The company's offerings include PCR or renewable resin, catering to the growing demand for sustainable food packaging. Tyler Packaging, another player, focuses on minimizing contamination, aiming for net-zero impact.
The challenge lies in the varying ease of recycling different materials at the consumer end. However, the trend is encouraging, with 91% of U.S. residents having access to recycling programs. A 2021 market study involving 751 premium pet food consumers revealed that 34% would likely switch to a brand with more sustainable packaging.
Sustainability is increasingly 'business as usual' in the pet food industry. Companies are investing in eco-friendly packaging solutions, driven by consumer demand and ambitious sustainability goals. As recycling infrastructure improves, the industry is poised to make significant strides towards a greener future.
