Zomato has indicated that transitioning to sustainable and biodegradable packaging may increase the cost of food delivery orders by 10% to 30% for consumers. Anjali Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer of Zomato Limited, explained that most food deliveries currently rely on plastic containers and plastic wrap.
These plastic packaging materials typically represent about 5% of a food order's total cost, a cost that consumers currently bear. The projected price rise reflects the higher expense involved in replacing conventional plastics with eco-friendly alternatives.
While sustainable packaging can significantly reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste, adopting these materials could raise the overall cost of food delivery.
