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It is clear to me that decisive action needs to be taken , and appropriate support must be put in place to achieve a circular economy . No single solution will lead to the decarbonization of our food systems today . However , with collaboration between the UK Government and industry , and keeping the consumer at the heart of decision making , finding a range of practical and effective solutions will be far simpler .
How will you and the company apply these findings ? How will they influence behavior going forward ? The findings solidified our commitments and validated our efforts . At Tetra Pak , through continued innovation , we have created a reality of not only being able to replace or reduce our consumption of foods which have higher carbon impacts , we ’ ve also been able to package these in a way that embraces renewable , low carbon materials .
In light of this research , we will strive to meet these expectations and pursue positive opportunities with accelerated determination to make the vital changes that our planet needs . We remain committed to helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals . We look forward to continuing to work together with governments and industry , to drive meaningful change and pursue a more sustainable future . We will continue to push for these changes and will strive to bring a renewable and customercentric approach to our future plans .
What kind of future do you envision for the packaging sector by 2030 ? How realistic is that ? Scientists say that we need to reduce emissions by 43 percent by 2030 . For Tetra Pak , and the packaging and processing industry in general , this will mean pushing for innovation , collaboration and systems change to reduce our emissions and build more sustainable systems over the next several years .
We envision a future in which packaging relies increasingly on renewable and plant-based materials , and one in which businesses , governments , and consumers are united in pushing for more sustainable solutions in safe packaging . This includes initiatives mentioned above , such as our tethered caps and transitioning away from aluminum lining in our push to reduce litter , increase recycling and foster a more circular economy . Tetra Pak is dedicated to doing its part , by pushing innovation , fostering collaboration and encouraging dialogue between stakeholders . ■
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