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explore how the shift to sustainable packaging can contribute biodegradable and recyclable alternatives, the project is
to reducing the carbon footprint and conserving natural poised to reduce waste accumulation in landfills and natural
resources. The study will also consider how these efforts align habitats significantly.
with broader global environmental goals, such as reducing
plastic waste and promoting a circular economy, where
materials are reused and recycled rather than disposed of in
landfills.

Additionally, the report will address the technical challenges
that may arise from switching to sustainable packaging. These
include potential increases in production costs, concerns about
the durability and performance of alternative materials, and
the impact on product quality, especially regarding shelf life
and expiration dates. The study will provide an in-depth look
at these challenges and suggest strategies for mitigating risks
while maximising the environmental benefits of sustainable
packaging.

Through this detailed investigation, the research seeks to
provide Revive with actionable insights into how sustainable 2. Reduce Carbon Footprint
packaging alternatives can be implemented effectively,
balancing environmental goals with operational feasibility and Plastic packaging, production and disposal contribute
product quality. to greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle.
Alternative packaging solutions, such as those made from
Objectives recycled content or kraft paper, typically emit less greenhouse
The ReviveCycle Packaging aims to address the growing gas during disposal, particularly when composting or recycling
environmental concerns associated with traditional packaging processes are used. Transitioning to these materials will help
materials, particularly single-use plastics. reduce the packaging industry's carbon footprint, which aligns
By exploring and implementing sustainable alternatives, with global climate action goals.
this initiative seeks to reduce the environmental footprint
of packaging waste while promoting eco-friendly consumer
behaviours. With the implementation of this project, the
following objectives are:

1. Reduction in Plastic Waste
One of this project's main objectives is to minimise the
reliance on single-use plastic packaging. Traditional plastics
are non-biodegradable and can persist in the environment for
hundreds of years, contributing to marine pollution, wildlife
endangerment, and ecosystem disruption. By replacing a
percentage of plastic used to package Revive's granola with

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