--- title: Sustainable Packaging Now and Tomorrow description: Huhtamaki is a global leader in sustainable food packaging solutions - disposable cups, tableware, cartons and packaged food. image: https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/T4936x3288-00486.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/sustainable-packaging-now-and-tomorrow#main-content) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) Search [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) 1 min read # Sustainable Packaging Now and Tomorrow [![Picture of Huhtamaki](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/Huhtamaki-Logo-Small.png) Huhtamaki](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/author/huhtamaki) : 22 July 2024 ### SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING - What does it really mean? Sustainable packaging is a hot topic now particularly with many states introducing or considering the introduction of Single Use Plastics (SUP) regulations.   So, what makes one packaging option more sustainable than another? Confused by all the jargon?   It is vital that procurement professionals understand the various sustainability terms being used. ###### Renewable[![SmallGiants2018-12](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SmallGiants2018-12.jpg?width=368&height=245&name=SmallGiants2018-12.jpg)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/huhtamaki/b/558876) Materials sourced from resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as responsible sourced paper. Biosourced / Plant-based Materials derived from biological sources – primarily plants.   Compostable Materials that can be broken down into natural elements in a compost environment.   Biodegradable Materials that can be broken down by microorganisms in a natural environment over time.   Recyclable Materials that can be collected, processed, and made into new products.   Each state and territory in Australia have different rules. The National Retail Association provides a summary of the ever changing landscape in relation to single-use and problematic plastics.   ### Huhtamki leading the way in sustainable packaging As a preferred partner of Blackwoods, [Huhtamaki](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/huhtamaki/b/558876)is a global leader in sustainable food packaging solutions - disposable cups, tableware, cartons and packaged food. 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