{"id":11651,"date":"2022-05-12T19:35:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=11651"},"modified":"2022-09-30T15:18:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:18:56","slug":"market-shift-from-plastic-to-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/market-shift-from-plastic-to-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"The Market Shift From Plastic to Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

No one\u2019s talking about the monumental change happening in the packaging industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019ve seen differences in product containers on store shelves? Or noticed your latest online purchase was shipped in a recyclable paper envelope?<\/span><\/p>\n

The shift from plastic to sustainable materials is taking over the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s affecting paper mills.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As companies and brands move away from plastic, remaining mills are converting their production lines to accommodate more profitable renewable materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

But where does this leave the label industry?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With label material grades on the decline, mills are choosing to meet the need for sustainable packaging instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Will this spell trouble for label supply volumes that are still trying to meet demand?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>