The circular path
Why does the circular economy matter, how is the food and beverage industry playing its part, and where do carton packs fit in? Find out in our Circular Index round up.
The world is starting to think more in circular terms, creating a ripple effect across our industries. In our Circular Index round up we discuss why this economic model is so important, the impact it’s having on manufacturers, governments and society – and why aseptic carton packs can play a pivotal role.
Why the loop matters
What are the three main principles of a circular economy, and how do they apply to every industry? In the introductory part of our series we discuss why everything helps, no matter how small a change it may seem. Be it switching to LED lights on your factory floor or receiving support from your local government to introduce more sustainable working practises.
Tracing the circle
Circular economy thinking is here to stay, so what does that mean on the ground? From designing circularity into their products, to choosing natural and responsibly sourced materials, we look at some of the ways manufacturers can make their green transition a smooth one.
It takes a village
With so many barriers to entry, reaching full circularity on your own is no easy task. That’s why collaboration is key – and it’s also why we’re starting to see more governments and regulatory bodies introduce legislation that is making the transition easier for everyone. So we can embrace circularity on a global scale while watching our businesses grow stronger.
The circular effect
With so much talk of circularity, what tangible effect has this shift in mindset had on the environment and society? Be it a growing awareness of impromper waste disposal, or reminding ourselves about seeing the value in everything we purchase, circular thinking is making the world think more long term. And it’s helping our industries come up with more inventive ways to support nature and eliminate waste.
Carton packs for circularity
We’ve looked at the role of governments, industries and individual manufacturers in supporting the global movement to a circular economy. In the penultimate chapter of the series, we go even deeper – focusing on the impact aseptic carton packs alone can have. From a low carbon footprint to being designed to be recycled or reused, their potential is far reaching.
A circular future
As we can see, there is still plenty to be done to get the world on board with a circular economy. But strides are being made, and all change in this respect is good. At SIG, we’re heavily invested in the circular economy, from the way we source and produce our solutions to how we support our customers once it’s time for an upgrade. Take a look at our other blogs on sustainability and circular thinking by subscribing to SIGnals Update, our exclusive bi-weekly newsletter.
- August 18, 2022