The Real Guide to Sustainable Packaging – Direct Access, Real Savings, Real Compliance
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In 2026, with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in force and the global sustainable packaging market valued at around USD 267-326 billion, businesses need transparent, actionable tools. Our interactive PDF guides connect you directly to vetted manufacturers, deliver scientific education on materials and certifications, and help achieve up to 70% cost savings by eliminating middlemen.
Tailored Guides for Your Specific Needs
Flexible Food Packaging Edition
Ideal for food brands using flexible formats. Get direct supplier contacts, insights on recyclable film innovations, and up to 70% cost savings via direct sourcing. Perfect for procurement pros and R&D teams focused on food safety and sustainability.
Flexible formats: Pouches, vacuum bags, sous-vide pouches, coffee bags, zipper stand-up pouches, and more.
Sustainable material options: Home and commercial compostable materials; recyclable and recycled plastic films; bio-based recyclable materials; recyclable barrier paper materials with advanced coatings.
Supplier details: Direct contact names, emails, and phone numbers for all featured suppliers.
Supplier profiles: Bios, product offerings, relevant certifications (e.g., compostable standards like BPI/ASTM, recyclable mono-material compliance), and ESG alignment info.
eCommerce Packaging Edition
Tailored for online retailers. Access vetted eco friendly packaging manufacturers, with guidance on durable, sustainable options to cut shipping waste and boost customer appeal. Ideal for supply chain managers and marketing specialists avoiding greenwashing.
eCommerce formats: Mailer satchels, mailer boxes, labels, garment/poly bags, and a world-first side-gusset mailer bag designed to save thousands on postal costs through optimised weight and dimensions.
Sustainable material options: Home and commercial compostable materials; recyclable and recycled plastic materials; recyclable paper-based solutions (including reinforced kraft and compostable linings).
Supplier details: Direct contact names, emails, and phone numbers for all featured suppliers.
Supplier profiles: Bios, product offerings, relevant certifications (e.g., compostable/recyclable standards, low-PFAS or bio-based compliance), and ESG alignment info.
Rigid Food Packaging Edition
Focused on rigid formats for food industries. Get direct links to biodegradable packaging suppliers, breakdowns of material limitations, and ESG alignment strategies. Valuable for CEOs, consultants, and investors optimising rigid supply chains.
Rigid formats: Trays, thermoformed containers, cups, bowls, lidding films, and more.
Sustainable material options: Home and commercial compostable materials; recyclable and recycled plastic materials; bio-based recyclable materials; recyclable barrier paper materials with innovative coatings for grease/water resistance.
Supplier details: Direct contact names, emails, and phone numbers for all featured suppliers.
Supplier profiles: Bios, product offerings, relevant certifications (e.g., compostable standards, recyclable compliance, ESG reporting alignment), and ESG alignment info.
The Full Edition
The complete sustainable packaging guide. Get direct contacts to top manufacturers across all formats, scientific insights on materials and limitations, ESG compliance strategies, and up to 70% cost savings through direct sourcing. Essential for any business optimising supply chains.
All content from the three specialised editions combined: Flexible, eCommerce, and rigid formats with their respective examples (pouches/vacuum bags/sous-vide/coffee/zipper bags; mailer satchels/boxes/labels/garment bags/side-gusset mailer; trays/thermoforming/cups/bowls/lidding).
Comprehensive sustainable material coverage: Home and commercial compostable materials; recyclable and recycled plastic materials; bio-based recyclable materials; recyclable barrier paper materials (including advanced plant-based or mineralised coatings).
Full supplier access: Direct contact names, emails, and phone numbers for all featured suppliers across categories.
Detailed supplier profiles: Bios, complete product offerings, certifications and compliance details (e.g., BPI/ASTM compostable, recyclable mono-materials, ESG standards), and alignment with global regulations/trends.
Why This Guide Series Matters
Upgraded Media's flagship series provides insider, fact-based resources unlike generic overviews or promotional lists. Each edition includes:
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Direct contacts (names, emails, phones) to top sustainable packaging manufacturers
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Supplier bios, product offerings, certifications (e.g., BPI/ASTM compostable, recyclable standards)
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Insights on formats, materials (home/commercial compostable, bio-based, recycled, barrier papers), limitations, and applications
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Strategies for ESG alignment, transparency, and optimised supply chains
Bypass agency margins and achieve savings of up to 70% by connecting directly with sustainable packaging manufacturers. This straightforward approach boosts your bottom line while preserving quality.
Access clear details on how products meet ESG standards and certifications, supporting audits and helping you comply with directives such as the EU's 2030 recyclability targets. Direct manufacturer links ensure reliable, current information.
Eliminate double-handling of information for faster prototyping, project management, and implementation of eco friendly packaging materials. Make quicker, smarter decisions across your supply chain.
This Sustainable Packaging Guide is a Must-Have for Any Business
In a market where consumers increasingly choose eco-friendly brands and regulations like the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation require all packaging to be recyclable by 2030, our guide equips you with the direct tools to stay ahead. It delivers factual, actionable value that drives commercial and environmental wins.
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