2024 | Ayodeji Abatan, Oluwaseun Augustine Lottu, Ejike David Ugwuanyi, Boma Sonimitiem Jacks, Enoch Oluwademilade Sodiya, Andrew Ifesinachi Daraojimba, Alexander Obaigbena
Sustainable packaging innovations are critical for addressing environmental concerns and improving operational efficiency in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. This review explores the multifaceted impact of sustainable packaging on Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices. Sustainable packaging includes recyclable materials, biodegradable packaging, lightweight designs, and renewable resources, aiming to reduce environmental impact, such as waste and carbon emissions. These innovations foster environmental responsibility, align with regulatory standards, and enhance brand reputation. They also reduce occupational health risks by minimizing exposure to hazardous substances and improve safety in transportation and distribution. Sustainable packaging enhances operational efficiency through resource optimization, cost savings, and supply chain resilience. Real-world examples from companies like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Nestlé demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of sustainable packaging. The environmental impact of sustainable packaging is significant, reducing waste, carbon emissions, and conserving natural resources. Health and safety implications include reducing hazardous substances, mitigating occupational health risks, and enhancing safety in transportation. Regulatory compliance and standards are crucial for sustainable packaging, ensuring alignment with environmental and safety requirements. Operational efficiency and cost benefits are significant, with sustainable packaging reducing material and process costs while enhancing supply chain resilience. Stakeholder engagement and consumer perception are vital, with increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging driving innovation and investment. Challenges include technical limitations, economic constraints, and cultural resistance, but emerging technologies and regulatory developments offer solutions. Future trends in sustainable packaging include advancements in technology, anticipated regulatory developments, and evolving HSE practices. The review concludes that sustainable packaging is essential for HSE practices in the FMCG industry, promoting environmental stewardship, health and safety, and business sustainability. FMCG companies must prioritize sustainable packaging to ensure long-term competitiveness and environmental responsibility.Sustainable packaging innovations are critical for addressing environmental concerns and improving operational efficiency in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. This review explores the multifaceted impact of sustainable packaging on Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices. Sustainable packaging includes recyclable materials, biodegradable packaging, lightweight designs, and renewable resources, aiming to reduce environmental impact, such as waste and carbon emissions. These innovations foster environmental responsibility, align with regulatory standards, and enhance brand reputation. They also reduce occupational health risks by minimizing exposure to hazardous substances and improve safety in transportation and distribution. Sustainable packaging enhances operational efficiency through resource optimization, cost savings, and supply chain resilience. Real-world examples from companies like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Nestlé demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of sustainable packaging. The environmental impact of sustainable packaging is significant, reducing waste, carbon emissions, and conserving natural resources. Health and safety implications include reducing hazardous substances, mitigating occupational health risks, and enhancing safety in transportation. Regulatory compliance and standards are crucial for sustainable packaging, ensuring alignment with environmental and safety requirements. Operational efficiency and cost benefits are significant, with sustainable packaging reducing material and process costs while enhancing supply chain resilience. Stakeholder engagement and consumer perception are vital, with increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging driving innovation and investment. Challenges include technical limitations, economic constraints, and cultural resistance, but emerging technologies and regulatory developments offer solutions. Future trends in sustainable packaging include advancements in technology, anticipated regulatory developments, and evolving HSE practices. The review concludes that sustainable packaging is essential for HSE practices in the FMCG industry, promoting environmental stewardship, health and safety, and business sustainability. FMCG companies must prioritize sustainable packaging to ensure long-term competitiveness and environmental responsibility.