Is Paper A More Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Than Plastic?
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Paper is often lauded as a far more environmentally friendly alternative than plastic for flexible packaging applications but how do the two materials really compare? And what is the most sustainable solution?
Paper is often lauded as a far more environmentally friendly alternative than plastic for flexible packaging applications but how do the two materials really compare? And what is the most sustainable solution?
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