The survey shows that nearly two-thirds of consumers believe that paper packaging is more environmentally friendly
The survey shows that nearly two-thirds of consumers believe that paper packaging is more environmentally friendly
In March 2020, the paper advocacy organization "Two Sides" commissioned an independent research company Toluna to investigate the packaging preferences, opinions and attitudes of 5,900 European consumers. The results show that paper gift box or cardboard packaging is favored because of its many special properties carton and corrugated box.
63% think that cartons are more environmentally friendly, 57% think cartons are easier to recycle, and 72% think cartons are easier to compost at home. Three out of ten consumers believe that paper or cardboard is the most recyclable packaging material, and they believe that 60% of paper and cardboard are recyclable (the actual recycling rate is 85%).
