Sustainable Packaging
· Is beneficial, safe & healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle;
· Meets market criteria for performance and cost;
· Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy;
· Maximizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials;
· Is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices;
· Is made from materials healthy in all probable end of life scenarios;
· Is physically designed to optimize materials and energy;
· Is effectively recovered and utilized in biological and/or industrial cradle to cradle cycles.
Source: Sustainable Packaging Coalition