Core Viewpoint - The joint initiative by seven associations in China aims to combat excessive packaging and promote green consumption, highlighting the significant environmental impact and economic burden of packaging waste [1][2]. Group 1: Current Situation - Excessive packaging contributes to over 10% of urban household waste and accounts for more than 30% of the volume of household garbage in China [1]. - The total amount of packaging waste reaches 150 million tons annually, with over 70% attributed to excessive packaging [1]. Group 2: Recommendations for Businesses - Producers must comply with relevant laws and national standards regarding packaging, focusing on optimizing design and reducing packaging layers [2]. - Companies should ensure that packaging meets basic functions while minimizing resource waste and controlling packaging costs as a percentage of total product price [2]. - Packaging firms are encouraged to reduce material usage, adopt recyclable and biodegradable materials, and invest in technological innovations to enhance resource efficiency [2]. Group 3: Consumer Role - Consumers are urged to embrace green consumption practices, reject excessive packaging, and promote a culture of frugality [2]. - By consciously avoiding the purchase of over-packaged goods, consumers can signal to the market the demand for sustainable packaging solutions [2].

中新网北京6月11日电(记者 谢艺观)近日，中国消费者协会联合中国包装联合会、中国循环经济协 会、中国食品工业协会、中国快递协会、中国酒业协会、中国香料香精化妆品工业协会发布倡议书，反 对商品过度包装，推动绿色文明消费。 据介绍，近年来，随着我国经济快速发展和消费水平提升，商品过度包装问题日益突出。部分商家 为追求所谓"高端""奢华"的市场定位，在包装上大做文章，层层套盒、冗余填充、贵金属装饰等现象屡 见不鲜，不仅造成资源浪费和环境污染，更扭曲了消费本质，助长了奢靡之风。 为此，倡议书提到，经营者要强化责任，做适度包装的先行者。严格遵守法律法规，依据标准规范 商品包装设计与生产，减少包装层数、控制包装空隙率、降低包装成本占比；推广绿色设计理念，减少 包装材料的使用量和设计的复杂程度，优先采用易回收、易降解的包装材料；提升技术创新能力，加快 绿色技术攻关和转化；加强行业自律，制定行业自律规范，加强行业监督。 另外，消费者要秉持理性，做绿色消费的践行者。增强绿色消费意识，自觉抵制购买过度包装的商 品；积极参与监督，发现过度包装等浪费行为时，及时向相关部门举报；简约适度生活，支持商品包装 的回收、循环利用等；支持绿 ...

Core Viewpoint - Seven associations in China have jointly issued an initiative to oppose excessive packaging of goods and promote green consumption practices [1] Group 1: Associations Involved - The initiative was launched by the China Consumers Association along with six other associations, including the China Packaging Federation and the China Food Industry Association [1] - The collective effort aims to raise awareness and encourage compliance with environmental standards [1] Group 2: Recommendations for Businesses - Businesses are urged to strictly adhere to relevant laws such as the Clean Production Promotion Law and the Solid Waste Pollution Prevention Law [1] - Companies should conduct self-inspections and corrections to ensure compliance with national standards for packaging design and production [1] - Recommendations include reducing the number of packaging layers, controlling packaging void ratios, and lowering the cost proportion of packaging [1]