Achieve Plastic-Free Packaging Strategies Challenges
Discover effective strategies to overcome challenges in achieving plastic-free packaging. Explore innovative solutions, sustainable materials, and industry insights to transition towards eco-friendly packaging practices.
Our Clients
We serve a wide range of clients and companies of different sizes, all across the world.
Achieve Plastic-Free Packaging Strategies Challenges
Product and Packaging
Maximization
We identify material and design standardization and optimization opportunities via benchmarking data and complexity analysis of your product, packaging and supply chain.
Technical Project Management
Our 15 years of experience in the consumer goods segment provides our clients first in class project management and technical mastery.
Standards and Quality Management Improvement
We help improve your technical specifications to drive more efficiency providing more control over quality systems.
Overcoming Obstacles in Implementing Plastic-Free Packaging Solutions
Implementing plastic-free packaging solutions presents a myriad of challenges that businesses must navigate to achieve sustainability goals. One of the primary obstacles is the higher cost associated with alternative materials, which can strain budgets and impact pricing strategies. Additionally, the availability and scalability of eco-friendly materials can be limited, making it difficult for companies to transition smoothly. There is also the challenge of maintaining product integrity and shelf life, as plastic alternatives may not always offer the same protective qualities. Furthermore, consumer perception and acceptance play a crucial role; businesses must effectively communicate the benefits of plastic-free packaging to encourage adoption. Regulatory compliance and the need for industry-wide standards add another layer of complexity. Despite these hurdles, innovative solutions and collaborative efforts across the supply chain can pave the way for successful implementation, ultimately contributing to environmental conservation and meeting the growing demand for sustainable practices.
Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Plastic-Free Packaging Solutions
In conclusion, while the pursuit of plastic-free packaging strategies presents significant challenges, it also offers substantial opportunities for innovation and environmental stewardship. The transition requires overcoming hurdles such as cost implications, supply chain adjustments, and the development of alternative materials that meet the functional requirements of traditional plastics. However, by fostering collaboration among stakeholders, investing in research and development, and encouraging consumer awareness and demand for sustainable options, businesses can successfully navigate these challenges. Ultimately, achieving plastic-free packaging is not only a critical step towards reducing environmental impact but also a strategic move that can enhance brand reputation and align with the growing global emphasis on sustainability. As companies continue to innovate and adapt, the shift towards plastic-free solutions will likely become a defining feature of the packaging industry in the years to come.
WHY CHOOSE US?
We analyze your product and packaging variables to create clear indexes on how you compare to your competition to help generate standardization and cost optimization options based on these findings.
We help you to understand which are the best practices used inside your company and how your products and packages compare to the best practices in the market through external benchmarking.
We focus on opportunities based on technical feasibility and size of the prize.
We have more than 15 years of experience working with consumer goods companies across different categories and regions. We provide access to a multi-functional team with technical mastery across different packaging and production platforms.
Meet Our Team
Victor Escalona
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER
Carolina Chaparro
BUSINESS DELIVERY MANAGER AND CO-FOUNDER
Ernesto Marquez
LEAD TECHNICAL CONSULTOR
WHY CHOOSE US?
“Baraka Consulting has delivered outstanding support to General Mills European operations by providing in-house technical expertise, in support of increased number of packaging projects and temporal unavailability of internal resources. Their consultants demonstrated a vast and deep technical mastery, responsibility and a true global exposure, that met and exceeded our expectations. Their expertise allowed a fast integration with the General Mills community and tools, minimizing the onboarding time which ensured fast results. In the initial phases of the collaboration Baraka Consulting demonstrated reactiveness, flexibility and competitiveness which was determinant to its selection as a partner of choice.”
— Orlando Fragoso, Global Packaging Technical Leader, General Mills.