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frastructure and policies to get to a “forest positive” approach. Responsible sourcing also fits into climate strategies. With more than 800 companies committed to setting science-based climate targets, impacts from packaging are being evaluated. Colgate Palmolive, General Mills and Walmart have included packaging improvement in their climate programs. In addition to sourcing, re- ducing packaging material use is effective.As this is a cost-savings opportunity, it has been a core approach in sustainable packaging. Since 2010, Procter & Gam- ble had a 13.5 percent reduction in packaging material intensity and Unilever an 18 percent reduction. Exciting sustainable packaging developments emerged from the aim to remove chemicals of con- cern. Coop in Denmark led the way when the retail- er stopped selling microwave popcorn until it could offer its private brand product without the harmful chemicals typically used on the inside of the bag.The new bag was not only free of the chemicals of concern but also became recyclable. Making It A Reality There has been a growing effort across other prod- ucts to remove these grease-proofing chemicals, called per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) that are used on paper-based packaging. While paper should be recyclable, the Sustainable Packaging Coali- tion stated that intentionally added PFAS makes a pack- age not widely recyclable, and Norway is set to ban its use. Footprint was one of the first companies to offer fiber-based packages that are PFAS-free and certified compostable. About 5 percent of U.S. households have access to curbside composting collection — a long way from being a widely available circularity solution. Bioplas- tics, while sometimes compostable, can be recyclable. In 2009, Coca-Cola launched a bottle made with 30 percent bio-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET). By 2015, it had a 100 percent bio-based PET bottle, as other companies are looking to do the same. Further, bio-based polyethylene (PE) is found in recyclable rig- id and flexible packages. Sustainable packaging is not yet a reality, but there has been progress with reducing packaging weight, sourcing fiber responsibly and exciting developments in material health and bio-based options.There remains a notable gap in building a circular packaging system. Reusable options are emerging, but still niche, and closing the loop with packaging is faced with price premiums for recovered material and low recycling
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