Input use most critical to sustainability, poll shows

The efficient use of water and inputs ranks as the most important value in measuring sustainability, according to The Packer’s most recent poll.

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The efficient use of water and inputs ranks as the most important value in measuring sustainability, according to The Packer’s most recent poll.

In the poll, the question was posed, “What is the most important value associated with the terms of sustainable or sustainability?”

The results, from 129 votes cast, were:

  • Earth-friendly packaging: 26%
  • Better treatment of workers 11%
  • Organically grown: 5%
  • Efficient use of water and inputs: 40%
  • Profit for the farmer: 18%;

Check out all the past polls of The Packer here

The Packer’s new poll question, “Which part of the supply chain could do the most to decrease food waste?” is found here.


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