1、The need for sustainable packaging:an industry perspectiveFebruary 28,2025James Glueck,Jr./Plant Based Products CouncilUSDA Agricultural Outlook ForumWhat are biobased products?2The need for sustainable packaging:an industry perspectiveDiverse feedstocksDiverse productsAgricultural ResidueAlgaeBambo
2、oSugar caneHempSugar beetWoodDent cornCassavaRice huskPalm leafSoybeansHousehold cleanerFurnitureBuilding materialsPersonal care productsFood servicewareTextilesPackagingAuto partsOffice suppliesToysMedicalsuppliesFootwearThe benefits of biobased products3The need for sustainable packaging:an indust
3、ry perspectiveSupports growth of the U.S.bioeconomy01.New market opportunities for commodity crops02.Same or better functionality03.Addresses numerous environmental challenges04.Improved circularity05.4+20%Increase in consumer familiarity with biobased products.The need for sustainable packaging:an
4、industry perspective585%of consumers view plant-based products favorably.90%of consumers are interested in products and materials made from plants.The need for sustainable packaging:an industry perspective25.3%28.2%30.3%6.8%2.6%6.8%0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%ExtremelyfavorableVeryfavorableSomewhatfavorab
5、leNot veryfavorableNot at allfavorableUnsureHow favorable are you towards products and materials made from plants?30.7%27.9%29.9%5.0%3.7%2.8%0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%ExteremlyinterestedVeryinterestedSomewhatinterestedNot veryinterestedNot at allinterestedUnsureHow would you rate your level of interest
6、in products and materials made from plants?Consumer demand667%Two-thirds of consumers say they use plant-based products at least monthly,with paper products,household cleaners,and personal care products among some of the most popular items.85%85%of consumers say they are likely to include plant-base