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Revive Snacks Pte Ltd

Introduction
The environmental impact of traditional packaging materials This project aims to help Revive Snacks Pte Ltd (Revive), a small
has become a growing concern, with single-use plastics and medium enterprise specialising in granolas and food spreads,
excessive packaging contributing significantly to pollution and find a "Greener" alternative in their packaging solution, in
waste. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills hopes of the following outcomes:
and oceans, where they take centuries to decompose, killing • Lower package production cost
wildlife and harming our ecosystems. The production of • Fewer emissions of greenhouse gas
excessive packaging has also led to an increase in greenhouse
gas emissions into the environment and an increase in energy While meeting their criteria in the following areas:
consumption. • Aesthetic appeal
This escalating crisis has driven companies to seek more • Cost effectiveness
sustainable and cheaper alternatives as a countermeasure. • Preserving the freshness of the contents
Sustainable packaging focuses on reducing environmental •Environmental sustainability
harm by using materials that are recyclable, biodegradable,
or reusable. Unlike the classic plastic packaging, which relies Environmental Review
on non-renewable resources, sustainable options include In response to the growing environmental concerns associated
materials such as recycled paper, plant-based plastics, and with traditional packaging materials, particularly single-
biodegradable polymers. These alternatives aim to minimise use plastics, this research aims to provide a comprehensive
waste and reduce the carbon footprint of packaging production analysis of sustainable packaging alternatives for Revive. The
and disposal. By adopting sustainable practices, companies study explores how adopting eco-friendly packaging solutions
can conserve resources, lower energy consumption, and can address both environmental challenges and company
mitigate the adverse effects of pollution. operational considerations.

The benefits of sustainable packaging extend beyond just The research delves into the operational, financial, and
environmental preservation. As consumer demand for environmental impacts of transitioning from conventional
eco-friendly products rises, businesses adopting greener plastic packaging to more sustainable alternatives such as
and cheaper packaging solutions can enhance their brand plant-based plastics, recycled paper, and biodegradable
reputation, increase their profit and appeal to a more polymers. These materials are evaluated based on their
environmentally conscious market. effectiveness in preserving product quality and shelf life, as
well as their potential to enhance customer satisfaction. At
However, challenges remain. Sustainable materials can be the same time, the study considers how these alternatives
more expensive to produce and less durable than their can reduce waste generation, lower carbon emissions, and
traditional counterparts. They could also affect a product's support the long-term sustainability of resources used in
quality and expiration time. Despite this, ongoing innovations production.
and increased consumer and regulatory pressure are driving
down costs and improving the effectiveness of eco-friendly A key aspect of this research is examining the environmental
alternatives. benefits of using alternative packaging materials. It will

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