Eco-friendly packaging solutions for food & beverage

Country in which the innovation is available:

Spain

Name of the innovation:

Eco-friendly packaging solutions for food & beverage

Innovator:

ITC Packaging

CRT Category:

Plastic

What is this innovation about?

ITC Packaging specializes in developing sustainable packaging solutions for the food and cosmetics industries. Their offerings include recyclable, bio-based, and compostable materials, such as the Bio2Bio line, which features packaging made from biopolymers derived from renewable sources like maize, beetroot, or sugar cane. These materials are designed to reduce environmental impact and support a circular economy.

What’s in it for a tourism SME?

For tourism SMEs, particularly those in the food and beverage sector, adopting ITC Packaging’s solutions can enhance their sustainability profile. Utilizing eco-friendly packaging aligns with growing consumer demand for environmentally responsible practices. To maximize impact, however, SMEs must communicate these benefits to customers, as eco-friendly packaging might visually resemble traditional materials. In addition, the lightweight design of their packaging reduces carbon emissions during transportation and promotes more sustainable logistics.

Consider that:

It’s important to note that while ITC Packaging’s solutions are designed to be sustainable, the effectiveness of these materials depends on proper disposal and recycling practices. Tourism SMEs should ensure that their waste management systems can accommodate these materials to fully realize their environmental benefits.

Keywords:

Sustainable Packaging; Bio-based Materials; Compostable Packaging; Circular Economy.

Innovator’s website:

https://www.itc-packaging.com/en

Other sources and copyrights:

N/A

Disclaimer

*This post includes information publicly available online between March and October 2024. Some text is directly quoted from sources (see ‘Innovator’s website’ & ‘Sources and Copyrights’), while other parts are summarized or paraphrased and may not fully reflect the original intent. Online information and data may have changed or been removed since collection. Please always verify the most updated and accurate version of the innovator’s website and/or get in touch with the innovator for more and accurate information.
** This post shares insights on behalf of the Cross-Re-Tour EU-funded project. It is intended as a source of inspiration for tourism businesses interested in green and digital innovation. However, it does not guarantee that the mentioned innovation will be fully or partially eligible under the terms and conditions of the upcoming Call for Proposals within Cross-Re-Tour.