Sustainable Packaging Strategies for LDPE Film

Sustainable Packaging Strategies & Considerations: LDPE Film

Retailers across multiple sectors rely on LDPE film packaging, including polybags, shrink wrap, and lightweight shipping mailers, to protect products throughout the supply chain and e-commerce delivery. These materials are widely used because they are durable, lightweight, and efficient for shipping and storage.

However, LDPE film recycling options are not always widely available or clearly understood by consumers, creating challenges for retailers seeking to improve the environmental performance of packaging systems.

To help retailers navigate these challenges, RILA and Chainalytics developed this resource on sustainable packaging strategies and considerations for LDPE film. The report outlines key trends and practical approaches retailers can use to improve packaging sustainability while balancing operational needs and regulatory developments.

The resource explores several potential strategies for improving the sustainability of LDPE film packaging, including eliminating unnecessary packaging, reducing material use, exploring alternative materials, and expanding recycling opportunities. 

Key Resource Highlights

• The role of LDPE film in retail packaging and supply chains
• Key sustainability challenges and recycling limitations associated with LDPE film
• Packaging strategy options including elimination, reduction, alternative materials, and recycling
• Implementation considerations for retailers evaluating sustainable packaging solutions