Innovation is one of Dakri Cartons’ core values, driving it to always keep up with the latest trends. What’s the future of cardboard and packaging, you may ask. Here are 4 trends we’re keeping an eye on.
The booming product: cardboard furniture
You read this right! Japanese company Koji Sekita is revolutionizing modular furniture with its first cardboard chair. The intriguing object’s structure consists of a paper and cardboard lattice, providing it with a solid base while retaining the ability to fold, accordion-style. The honeycomb structure combines strength and aesthetics to create uniquely ergonomic furniture with a low environmental impact, especially considering the end of life of the product.
The booming packaging: back to paper
Paper is gaining back a fair share of the market by offering a sustainable alternative to plastics. From alveolar plates to plastic film, more fiber-based technologies are emerging to help the green packaging industry grow. Canopy™ wrap is an example introduced in the United States. Unlike plastics, these new alternatives offer many advantages. Beyond their recyclability, they do not contribute to ocean pollution.
However, emphasis remains on responsible forest management with increased fiber utilization.
The booming technology: artificial intelligence, as an ally of recycling
With packaging becoming increasingly complex, recycling is often a challenge… one that could be tackled by artificial intelligence! Indeed, the revolution is here to transform the packaging industry for the better. According to a report, Machine Learning could increase recycling rates by identifying recyclable materials for more efficient sorting. This technology could also verify that products are properly recycled at the end of their life; an interesting option for certifications that take the chain of custody into account.
The booming trend: customization
This one does not come as a surprise. Especially considering that companies aim for efficiency and a reduced environmental impact. Minimalism and functionality are therefore essential to tailor packaging to a product’s unique requirements while minimizing waste. Moreover, cardboard packaging now allows brands to tell their story while protecting the product. In short, cardboard now makes more sense than ever and is becoming increasingly flexible to meet diverse and varied expectations.
In an era of digital transformation, with environmental consciousness at the forefront of concerns, cardboard is, now more than ever, the preferred alternative to non-recyclable, non-biodegradable, and energy-intensive materials… if it is derived from environmentally friendly raw materials, of course.
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