Paper packaging may not be the best

According to Tatiana Sokolova, associate professor at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management, consumers often think that paper packaging is better for the environment, but this can be misleading. According to data from the International Energy Agency, the pulp and paper industry is responsible for nearly 2% of industrial greenhouse gas emissions, which shows an increasing trend. Due to the heavier weight of paper packaging, it requires more fuel for transport, which further increases the ecological footprint. In addition, paper is often lined with plastic, which makes recycling difficult.