Climate change is understood to be one of the major threats to planet Earth. Although the resilience of our planet is finite, the demand for single-use products that significantly contribute towards its pollution continue to rise, despite regulations and a growing global consensus for change.
Plastic pollution is one of the great environmental challenges of the 21st century, causing wide-ranging damage to ecosystems and human health. It is estimated that humans have so far produced more than 10 billion tonnes of plastic, with plastic packaging waste constituting 42% of all plastic waste across the world. Food and drink packaging contributes a creates high greenhouse gas emissions, with the products destined for landfill.
The exponential use of plastic since the 1950’s is due to its unique properties, including its high strength-to-weight ratio, high moldability, impermeability to liquids, resistance to physical and chemical degradation, and low cost.
Conversely, these same qualities cause the lasting damage to the environment. The resistance of plastic to degradation results in it persisting in the environment for decades or even centuries. The effects on the oceans alone are staggering, with over 171 trillion pieces of plastic estimated to be floating in the world’s seawater.
With 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agreeing the change in climate has been caused by humans, rectifying the global threat of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution is the responsibility of the very same species.
Oscar Smith, managing director of Biofuture, is dedicated to creating packaging solutions to supply businesses with biodegradable products to switch from a disposable, linear economy to a more circular model:
“The idea behind Biofuture was to confront the issues caused by single-use plastic food and drink packaging head-on and to create compostable solutions that give the Earth a fighting chance. Our values are guided by the understanding that nature is our greatest teacher, and we are committed to respecting and preserving the planet with our products.
“The Biofuture team is driven by a passion for sustainability and a deep concern for the challenges posed by conventional plastic. We are always looking to share our knowledge and helping to educate about the benefits of compostable products.
“We are committed to advocating on the environmental impact of traditional plastic packaging, and through our outreach initiatives, we speak to businesses, organisations and communities about the benefits of switching to sustainable alternatives.
“As well as sharing our knowledge, we embrace learning from other innovators to further develop our offering. Our commitment to sustainability extends to every step of our biodegradable product creation process. We prioritise environmentally friendly practices and materials, ensuring that our compostable packaging solutions are as kind to the planet as they are effective.
“Transparency is critical to the success of Biofuture. We believe in the absolute clarity of both our processes and the supply chain, and this integrity drives how we do business. Unfortunately, there are a number of bad actors in the sustainability space with ‘greenwashing’ being commonplace. By working closely with our suppliers and partners, we ensure that ethical practices are upheld and that every product we create contributes towards a circular economy.
“In a circular economy, products and materials are kept in circulation through recycling, reuse, refurbishment, and composting. BioFuture offers a comprehensive range of ethical and compostable food packaging solutions that not only meet our customer's needs, but to work together in partnership to transform the packaging industry and promote responsible consumption,” said Oscar.
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