Everything recycling
Waste management is a huge problem for our planet, affecting everything from oceans and animal life to human wellbeing. The onus is on both consumers and manufacturers to do their bit. And with climate action taking on urgency, manufacturers across the board, including competing businesses, are teaming up to make sustainable practices a priority. Take ACE and its commitment to maximising the recyclability of cartons.
So, what are the challenges and drivers related to recycling across the globe, how are industries and governments promoting recycling, and what does the process really entail when it comes to cartons?
Has recycling come a loaded word?
Although recycling is an essential part of the packaging lifecycle, it is a complex area to navigate. However, with regulatory bodies coming up with new initiatives and tangible targets for businesses, the roadmap is clear. And manufacturers are already making headway in resolving their challenges and making 100% recyclable products a commercial reality. So, what are the developments driving this forward?
Driving up recycling with consumer engagement
Consumers are the first link in the recycling value chain. And although they are more than willing to take the first step, lack of proper information often hinders them. This is where effective consumer engagement comes into play. And with developments in labelling technology, the possibilities are many. So, how can manufacturers raise awareness via packaging to boost recycling?
How does the recycling value chain work?
There are many questions about the recycling value chain, especially in packaging. What happens after the consumers dispose a pack correctly? Well, the immediate next steps differ based on the location. A pack or an aseptic carton, which is discussed here, goes through a 5-step process to be recycled effectively and find a new purpose. So, what are these five steps and what do they entail?
Recycling innovators across the world
Sustainability is a global priority. And even though we still have a long way to go to in this journey, more and more people, communities, and organisations are making effective recycling their priority and coming up with creative ways to reduce waste. Nothing needs to be wasted, not even your used cooking oil. Learn about some of the interesting initiatives that are making recycling a way of life.
How are cartons reborn?
Aseptic cartons are made of multiple layers. So, what happens to the materials from each layer? The different materials, liquid paperboard, aluminium, and polyethylene are repurposed into a variety of products, some of which we may be using without knowing that they have been repurposed from a carton. So, what kind of products are food and beverage cartons generally repurposed into in their second innings, and how?
Taking responsibility
We, at SIG, believe that our commitment to the planet goes much beyond our existing range of sustainable packaging. Therefore, we are on a journey to create the perfect pack, which will be fully and easily recyclable anywhere in the world, with minimal dependencies – packaging that will give back more to the planet than it takes.
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- May 04, 2023