Coronavirus leads to increased use of plastics
June 29, 2020
Demand for flexible packaging, primarily plastic, in the U.S. is forecast to jump by 10 percent this year, up from three percent in 2019, on coronavirus-related demand. “Our sales are going through the roof. As long as the virus is around people will continue to buy packaged,” said Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly.
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