Sustainable packaging is a philosophy of creating packaging materials that prioritizes environmental concerns. This is done by developing packaging methods and materials that effectively protect goods while not contributing to needless waste or using manufacturing processes that can negatively impact ecosystems. Several different approaches may be used to create sustainable packaging, including the use of recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable materials, reducing the amount of packaging used to secure and deliver a product and that can be transported in an ecologically sound manner.