Plastic packaging and products play an important role in modern supply chains, food systems, healthcare, and consumer goods. In many applications, plastics provide environmental advantages compared with alternative materials because they require less material to perform the same function and often result in lower greenhouse gas emissions across the product lifecycle.
At the same time, policymakers are considering a range of approaches to reduce waste and environmental impacts associated with packaging. Some proposals focus on restricting or banning certain plastic products or packaging formats.
