CLICK TO WATCH : ‘ PLEASE MEET HUHTAMAKI ’ 17 says Chi . “ The group function will centrally source key raw materials , paper , polymer , resin , ink and logistics for the segment manufacturing units . My team looks after third party traded goods and we are based in Asia .”
When looking to find alternative materials , a number of factors must be considered beyond the tangible assets being offered by a prospective supplier . Maintaining sustainability can be easy to overlook with the production methods or workforce conditions used to manufacture any given material . As a juxtaposition to this there is also the
practicality of what a material can do when trying to replicate the versatility and robust nature of plastics . Some materials may require additional chemical additives to achieve a level of quality in line with what a consumer may be used to from traditional materials .
“ There are instances where a client may be used to plastics , yet when turning to sustainable materials , has very high standards . Not every supplier will pass those strict requirements ,” affirms Chi . Another challenge to replacing traditional material like plastic is maintaining its long-term sustainability . An
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