Green New Policy for International Shipping: Requirements for the Use of Environmentally Friendly Containers and Seller Response Strategies
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and major ports around the world are implementing a series of new environmental regulations aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the maritime industry. These new policies have put forward clear requirements for packaging materials: gradually phasing out traditional wooden pallets and disposable plastic packaging; Promote the use of sustainable wood products certified by FSC or PEFC; Mandatory requirement for packaging materials to be recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable; Implement stricter disposal and reporting regulations for packaging waste.
Specific implementation standards for environmentally friendly packaging
Material selection criteria
Environmentally friendly packaging must meet the requirements for the proportion of recyclable materials, and cardboard boxes should contain more than 70% recycled materials. Wooden materials need to undergo ISPM15 international standard heat treatment or fumigation treatment and be clearly labeled. Biodegradable materials have become a new choice, and innovative environmentally friendly materials such as mushroom packaging and seaweed based materials are becoming popular.
Packaging Design Specification
The new regulations require the adoption of simplified packaging design, reducing excessive packaging, and using a single material for easy recycling. Minimizing packaging weight and volume has also become an important indicator to reduce transportation carbon emissions. At the same time, it is required to clearly label the recycling label to assist in subsequent classification and processing.