What is the difference between ecological packaging and circular ecological packaging?

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there is an important difference between ecological packaging and circular ecological packaging. Ecological packaging primarily refers to packaging that minimizes environmental impact. This can include sustainable packaging made from recycled materials, biodegradable films, or bio-based films derived from renewable resources. Circular packaging goes one step further. It is designed with the intention of being reintegrated into the production process after use—meaning no waste. Think of ecological films that are 100% recyclable and therefore do not end up as waste but become raw materials again. Plastic Union offers packaging solutions that combine both principles. We create ecological packaging that fully fits within a circular model. They are lightweight, strong, reusable, or fully recyclable and tailored to specific sectors such as the food industry, including ecological packaging for food. By choosing packaging that is not only ecological but also circular, your company helps build a future where packaging is not an end point but a beginning.