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Sustainability Case Study for Retail Packaging
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Sustainability Case Study for Retail Packaging

January 1, 2017 by Material ConneXion

Sports apparel packaging, meet sustainability.

The Challenge

A national sports apparel retailer wanted their retail packaging to mirror the circular economy outlook of their stores.

Their specific sustainability goals mandated renewable or recycled content with the ability to be effectively recycled or composted at the end of the packaging’s life. The solution also needed to be printable, heat sealable, and have a premium look.

The Discovery

Though premium films with 100% PCR content were
sourced, the client went with MCX’s alternative finding: a high-quality packaging solution that utilizes rapidly renewable content and can be effectively composted at the end of its life.

The Material Solution

This multi-laminate film is metalized for a premium look but still has certification for safe compostability. It’s a win-win-win for the retailer, their customers, and the environment.

Service of Choice

Material Landscape provides select resources through material deliveries and focused project workshops on topics such as: Sustainability, Efficiency Evaluation, Competitive Analysis, Product Evaluation, Opportunities Analysis, and Material Trends.

We’re here to help you make smarter long-term material decisions. By monitoring 75+ trends and topics that influence industries and decision makers, we are poised to keep you ahead of the curve — and better prepared for the future. Let’s design a clear path forward. →

Key Requirements

  • Materiality
  • Circular Economy
  • Cost Effectiveness
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