Hungry for Change: Understanding Consumer Perception and Demand for Sustainable Packaging

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. 

Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable. The high reliance on plastics for food packaging has led to a buildup of landfill waste and ocean pollution. This unsustainable packaging harms the environment and has cost implications for the future as the production and disposal of these materials are becoming prohibitively expensive. Restaurants that opt for more sustainable packaging materials can save money and significantly reduce waste and environmental impact. 

A range of innovative packaging types including materials, such as compostable paper products and plant-based plastics, are now available to restaurants to reduce environmental impact. Consumer demand for sustainable packaging is…