2020 Packaging Sustainability: A Changing Landscape, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in March 2020, examines how CPGs, OEMs, and material suppliers are adapting machines, materials, and formats to meet evolving sustainability commitments. Drawing on 60 interviews and 100 industry sources, the analysis indicates three focus areas: operational readiness including machine modifications, automation, and sensor-driven dashboards; material and supply-chain innovation such as resin choices, mono-materials, and PCR-enriched options; and systemic enablers including consumer education, recycling infrastructure, and policy alignment. Emerging patterns show trade-offs between cost, performance, and circularity, and charts highlight common machine and format challenges. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, in March 2020. Based on 60 interviews of CPG brand manufacturers, contract packagers, OEMs, and suppliers and secondary analysis of 100 industry sources collected 2019–early 2020.
