The packaging industry’s race to replace plastic with compostable alternatives is gathering pace, driven by consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and environmental urgency. We sit down with experts from The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), Colpac, and Metpack to discuss how to innovate while keeping affordability and accessibility in mind.Sühan Gürer, vice president sales and new project development at Metpack, highlights that compostability is becoming as important as recyclability due to certain products’ logistical and economical aspects.
