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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. Catalyst
1.2. Summary

2. CURRENT STATE OF THE CONTAINERS AND PACKAGING MARKET
2.1. The Asia-Pacific region is driving the market forward, a trend which is expected to continue
2.2. European and US markets will continue to slow
2.2.1. Global players are expanding in emerging economies
2.3. The market has consolidated as a result of M&A activity

3. THE PLASTIC SEGMENT HAS BEEN HEAVILY DISRUPTED BY THE SUSTAINABILITY TREND
3.1. Government legislation has had a significant impact on the market
3.2. Consumer attitudes have evolved considerably, effecting the demands of buyers
3.3. Companies in the market are responding to pressure, exploring alternatives to single-use plastic
3.4. Retailers are taking action, which is having a knock-on effect through the value chain

4. INCREASED R&D ACTIVITY IS GIVING WAY TO INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
4.1. Traditional manufacturers are introducing new products
4.2. Demand for innovative products has paved the way for new entrants
4.3. The future of packaging

5. PAPER BASED CONTAINERS AND PACKAGING WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABILITY
5.1. Paper can be a more sustainable option
5.2. Manufacturers are developing more sustainable packaging solutions
5.3. The paper segment faces some limitations

6. APPENDIX
6.1. Sources
6.2. Further reading

7. ASK THE ANALYST

8. ABOUT MARKETLINE



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Figure 1: Global containers and packaging market geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2018
Figure 2: Global containers and packaging market value: $ million, 2014-18
Figure 3: Amcor’s deal volume by country (2018)
Figure 4: Plastic pollution is considered to be one of the world’s most serious environmental problems
Figure 5: Multiple global players have signed the Global Commitment
Figure 6: Blue Planet 2 has heralded a change in public perception
Figure 7: Amcor’s innovative film is a breakthrough in the flexible plastic segment
Figure 8: New companies such as Smol have utilized the sustainability trend
Figure 9:Notpla’s capsules are an edible and biodegradable alternative to plastic

 

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