Governments, corporations and the public worldwide have become conscious of the significant long-term negative environmental effects of non-biodegradable products. Here are some of the actions taken:

• Expanded polystyrene is being targeted for replacement.
• US Environmental Protection Agency has banned nonessential products including plastic foam products in 1999.
• Various municipalities and counties in California, U.S.A. have banned the use of polystyrene foam food packing.
• Regulations in China, Japan, Korea, India, Nepal and the Philippines to reduce pollution caused by plastic packaging.
• Seattle (USA) has joined the growing list of cities to ban expanded polystyrene and enact a disposal fee for plastic bags.
• In San Francisco (USA) research shows that the polystyrene ban is paying dividends.
• Audio link - Will the state of California (USA) ban styrofoam food containers entirely?

Here are some informative links on the environment and the future of sustainable packaging:

• An interesting look at the evolution of the sustainable packaging market.
• There is a buzz surrounding sustainable packaging.
• Compostable vs. Biodegradable vs. Recyclable. Clearing up the confusion.
• The corporate benefits to going green. Corporations in Europe have seen the value in this for years and now North America is catching up.
• An objective look at the styrofoam dilemma.
• The world is opening their eyes to the benefits of eco-friendly pacaging.
• Video Link - A distressing look at the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Solving this immediate environmental threat requires biodegradable solutions to our disposable habits.
• The future looks bright for the sustainable packaging industry.

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