Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, and they’re looking for brands that align with their values. Attention is shifting to how packaging is made, what it’s made of, and what happens to it once it leaves the customer’s hands. This awareness is creating both challenges and opportunities for companies.
When people see packaging that signals environmental responsibility, they feel good about buying from that brand. In fact, many consumers seek out brands that use sustainable packaging. A recent study found that products with clear environmental, social, and governance claims had grown eight percentage points faster than those that did not make such claims. Consumers are also willing to pay more for sustainable packaging.
As more brands recognize this trend, there’s a bigger push to find more sustainable packaging solutions. Biodegradable films are becoming a more popular solution. These films can deliver the eco-friendliness consumers are looking for while still offering great product protection. Below, we’re exploring why biodegradable packaging is so important and how you can make the switch.
Why Brands Are Turning to Biodegradable Films
As mentioned above, consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable packaging. But that’s not the only reason why companies are opting for eco-friendly solutions. There’s also growing pressure from retailers and regulators. In fact, many states are now adopting extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. The goal is to shift responsibility for the end-of-life of products away from the consumer/taxpayer and toward the producer (brand/importer/distributor). With plastics and single-use plastics at the forefront of this movement, many companies are opting to switch to more sustainable solutions.
EPR for packaging will impact your brand. Learn about the specifics here.
Benefits of Biodegradable Films
Biodegradable films offer benefits beyond governmental compliance and consumer interest. First, they reduce the volume of waste that ends up in landfills and the use of fossil-based plastics. It’s been shown that biodegradable packaging can achieve up to 50% material breakdown over six months in home compost systems. With industrial composting systems, this number is even higher. This helps conserve resources and lowers environmental impact.
Biodegradable packaging also aligns with circular economy goals. Because the materials are designed to break down naturally under the right conditions, they help return resources to the environment. Consumers are increasingly aware of these principles and value brands that apply them.
Work with PPC Flex for Quality Biodegradable Packaging
If you’re in need of biodegradable film packaging, we can help. PPC Flex is an advanced flexible packaging manufacturer, focused on providing purposeful, powerful packaging solutions. We strive to be the partner that helps skyrocket your business’s success with simple, helpful products.
We’re well-versed in creating packaging from biodegradable films. We were even recognized in the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards for our work with HiPPiE ORGANiCS. This product is made from completely compostable material and received a Gold rating in the sustainability category.
Our agile and experienced approach leverages the most experienced industry leaders in flexible packaging to anticipate challenges before they arise. With our nimble systems, passionate team, and leading-edge innovations, we’ll manage all complexity so you don’t have to. From the initial design to the final shipment, we’ve got you covered. Leave all the packaging tasks to us so you can focus on what really matters — growing your business.
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