The logistics value chain , which spans from production to distribution of products, is highly dependent on the use of plastics . However, the use of this material for single use in packaging or packaging has important environmental consequences, contributing significantly to pollution, according to Ana Macarena Chávez, Commercial Director of Bioelements in Mexico.
Chávez explained that the value and supply chain include several critical stages , from production to product distribution, and all depend heavily on the use of plastics. However, this extensive use is not without environmental consequences.
Single-use plastics and at least one packaging or packaging contribute significantly to environmental pollution.
In this sense, Bioelements studies reveal that in Mexico the increase in online purchases has motivated the generation of solid waste, mainly plastic, which ranges between 40% and 60% of waste materials. Additionally, one in five e-commerce purchases is returned to the business, further increasing the waste load.
According to Bioelements, more than 40% of the plastic used globally is used once and then thrown away. If this trend continues, by 2050 there will be more than 12 billion tons of plastic waste on the planet, equivalent to almost 80 million blue whales.
Given this situation, the company has dedicated itself to the production of biodegradable packaging that becomes food for microorganisms and fungi in a period of 20 months.
According to the commercial director of Bioelements in Mexico, the company was founded eight years ago in Chile, and arrived in Mexico six years ago to be an alternative for the environment.
“Bioelements offers sustainable materials that maintain the functionality of conventional plastic. We know that plastic has multiple necessary uses, so our challenge is to transform these plastics into waste that biodegrades and becomes food for the planet. Currently, more than 70% of plastic waste in Mexico ends up in landfills, so our mission is to offer a viable and sustainable alternative,” highlighted Ana Macarena Chávez.
The company owns its own biodegradable resin and works closely with partners in different markets to ensure efficient production and distribution.
Likewise, sustainability is a fundamental pillar in each stage of the process , with a focus on minimizing CO2 emissions. The organization is certified as a B company, which implies an economic, as well as social and environmental, commitment.
Chávez emphasized that last year, Bioelements experienced more than 20% growth in Mexico. With aggressive expansion plans in Latin America and the United States, the company continues to innovate in various business units, from food bags to industrial packaging.
According to the specialist, the transformation towards a more sustainable packaging industry is urgent and necessary , so its expansion plans in the country and in other markets will be one of its priorities.
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