Better options for the planet

Kantar

CONSUMERS across the globe are increasingly expressing their desire for products with less plastic packaging, according to data from Kantar.

The data specialist found 52.2% of consumers globally would like to see packaging that can be 100% recycled, with 40.5% desiring packaging made from materials other than plastic.

When it comes to who consumers think can make the biggest difference to limit environmental damage, just 4.2% of respondents in Kantar’s global survey pointed the finger at retailers. Manufacturers were viewed as those with most power (37.3) followed by governments (31.7%) and consumers (21.5%).