Avoid costly mistakes by understanding infrastructure, performance, certification, MOQs, and regulatory risks.
ESTIMATE MY PROJECT COSTEco friendly packaging materials promise big environmental and business benefits—but success requires planning. Use this guide to anticipate risk and plan mitigation. For broader strategy, see the Sustainable Flexible Packaging pillar. You can also cross-reference best options and cost trade-offs within the pillar overview.
Compostable packaging often needs industrial facilities not available in all regions. Plan labeling and education accordingly, and consider recyclable paths where composting is absent.
Barrier strength, seal windows, and heat resistance vary by structure. Run lab tests and line trials before scaling to ensure shelf life and usability.
Insist on certification and documentation. Avoid ambiguous claims like “biodegradable” without standards or test results to back them up.
Some eco structures require larger MOQs. Ask suppliers about stock programs and staged volume ramps to manage cash flow and risk.
Definitions of “recyclable” and “compostable” change rapidly. Keep labels current and claims defensible across markets and retailers.
A concise overlay summarizing key risks—“infrastructure gaps,” “performance trade-offs,” “greenwashing,” “high MOQs,” and “regulatory confusion”—can help align internal stakeholders before a pilot run. For broader decision criteria, revisit our pillar resource.
Need a risk mitigation plan? Start with our checklists and see the big picture in the Ultimate Guide.
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