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2025 Thermoform Circularity Report

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2025 Thermoform Circularity Report

The fourth edition of Plastic Ingenuity’s Thermoform Circularity Report marks a significant milestone in understanding and advancing the shift towards a circular economy for thermoforms. This year-long investigation compiles insights from various experts and stakeholders across industries, including consumer-packaged goods (CPGs), retail, and healthcare.

At its core, this edition serves as a resource for anyone navigating the complex intersection of sustainability, packaging innovation, and legislative change. Through extensive interviews and collaborative efforts with experienced thought leaders, the report offers a universal view of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of thermoforms.

Readers will discover a wealth of valuable information, including:

Sustainability Capabilities:

  • Explore innovative thermoform solutions designed to meet the demands of a circular economy.
  • Discover tailored consulting and support to achieve sustainability goals in packaging.
  • Understand the infrastructure required to enable effective recycling and circularity.
  • Gain insights into evaluating and optimizing materials for environmental impact.

Stakeholder Study:

  • EPR Legislation: An analysis of Extended Producer Responsibility laws and their influence on the industry.
  • A closer look at the unique challenges and opportunities for sustainability in healthcare plastics.
  • A detailed summary of key partnerships driving progress in plastics recycling and sustainability.

Industry Alliances:

  • PP Recycling Coalition: Highlights the efforts to improve polypropylene recycling and its impact.
  • PET Recycling Coalition: Showcases advancements in polyethylene terephthalate recycling and its implications.
  • Healthcare Plastics Recycling Coalition: Focuses on initiatives for recycling plastics used in healthcare settings.

Good Information:

  • Practical guidance for designing packaging solutions that align with circular economy principles.
  • PLA v. PET: A comparative analysis of polylactic acid and polyethylene terephthalate in sustainability.
  • Fiber v. Plastic: An in-depth examination of fiber-based packaging versus plastic alternatives.

Whether you are a seasoned professional in packaging, a curious advocate for sustainability, or someone seeking actionable solutions, this report is designed to inspire and guide your efforts.