Packaging

The packaging industry utilises a diverse range of materials designed to protect, contain, and display products. As awareness of sustainability grows, global consumers are moving away from single-use plastics and are increasingly focused on reusable packaging and biodegradable alternatives.

Biopolymers
Specialty Chemicals
Chemical Recycling

Facts & Figures

40%

of the world’s plastic waste is generated from packaging

70%

GHG Reduction from bioplastics during degradation compared to traditional plastics

30 billion

USD per year required to switch to sustainable packaging

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New packaging materials, such as those produced with recycled or bio-based materials have superior sustainable properties and have the potential to meet decarbonisation goals in the packaging industry. Emerging technologies, such as chemical recyling also contribute to circularity improvements within the industry.

Our Focus Areas

Biopolymers /polymers

Polymers protect and preserve products, extending shelf life.

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Base /Specialty Chemicals

Chemicals provide innovative packaging solutions, with specialty chemicals offering unique properties related to its application.

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Chemical Recycling

Provides a wider range of recycled products, promoting a circular economy.

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Biopolymers /polymers

Polymers protect and preserve products, extending shelf life.

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Base /Specialty Chemicals

Chemicals provide innovative packaging solutions, with specialty chemicals offering unique properties related to its application.

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Chemical Recycling

Provides a wider range of recycled products, promoting a circular economy.

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Our expertise in the packaging market:

As global awareness of environmental issues continue to grow, companies in the packaging industry are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint and adopt more circular economy approaches. etasca offers expert guidance in navigating the critical uncertainties present in this sector, ultimately aiding in companies’ shift towards more sustainable packaging.

Commercial Advisory for Packaging

etasca’s commercial due diligence is underpinned by a deep understanding of the energy and chemicals value chains, regulations and markets.

We offer:

Our approach:

Commercial due diligence
Value creation and strategy
Independent market reports
Business model

Independent supply, demand and trade projections for biopolymers, specialty chemicals, and recycled chemicals used in the packaging sector

Long term pricing forecasts that reflect key market developments such as sustainability trends, regulatory pushes, supply chain volatility, and consumer preference for recycled or compostable options

Knowledge around packaging regulations and requirements like the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

We offer:

Commercial due diligence
Value creation and strategy
Independent market reports
Business model

Our approach:

Independent supply, demand and trade outlooks for key alternative packaging feedstocks and products

Pricing forecasts for key alternative packaging feedstocks and products

Knowledge around packaging industry regulations and key packaging market developments

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Technical Advisory for Packaging

etasca’s technical advisory is led by chartered chemical engineers who have both prior operational experience managing plants as well as advisory experience where they have inspected and benchmarked operations.

We offer:

Our approach:

Technical due diligence
Feasibility studies and technoeconomic reviews
TRL and scale-up assessments
Technical valuations

Deep know-how surrounding emerging sustainable packaging, bio-polymer production and innovative recycling technologies (including depolymerisation, gasification and pyrolysis)