Importance of Sustainability in the Packaging and Processing Industry, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in November 2016, examines member perspectives on integrating sustainability into packaging and processing machinery based on a member survey and comparisons across sales tiers. The analysis indicates emerging focus areas: design integration and retrofitting, from new-machine planning to selective upgrades; market positioning and communication, including remanufacturing and product messaging; and performance documentation and lifecycle practices, such as energy use, waste reduction and recyclable materials. Charts highlight variations by company size and awareness of implementation resources, and findings generally indicate cautious adoption and selective marketing. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI in November 2016. Based on a PMMI member survey of 49 respondents (49 of 561 invited) collected November 2016.
