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manufacturers need to consider how they can strengthen food systems by implementing high-performance packaging . However , this cannot be developed at the expense of the environment by increasing the amount of finite natural resources used , else we risk exacerbating issues further down the line .
Coupling decarbonization efforts with the strengthening of food systems , both domestically and internationally , requires collaboration across industry . What we can say is the industry is making important progress in co-creating innovative solutions for packaging . However , in order to build on this momentum , even greater collaboration between industry , policymakers , stakeholders and consumers is needed , alongside greater engagement between suppliers , processors , distributors and retailers . For example , Tetra Pak is working closely with policymakers to support the UK Deposit Return Scheme which includes cartons , extended producer responsibility ( EPR ), and consistent household collections .
By working together more closely to achieve urgent decarbonization goals , industry stakeholders will be able to better drive innovation , create renewable and recyclable packages that keep food fresh , and establish supply chain efficiencies .
What findings in ‘ Food positive : driving change to decarbonize the UK food system ,’ Tetra Pak ’ s recent decarbonization report , were most significant to you ? Did anything catch you by surprise ? What stood out the most to me was the need for collaboration . Almost a third ( 31 percent ) of food and beverage managers , directors and business owners we surveyed believe the topics of sustainability and climate change can only be meaningfully addressed with cross-sector collaboration and support from policymakers . What ’ s more , over half ( 56 percent ) of consumers said that the UK Government should do more in the next 12 months to raise awareness of sustainability issues and recycling processes amongst the general public .
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