Positive Packaging
Posted on 31 Jan 2023
Sometimes it’s the ‘simple’ things that make all the difference. Here’s one example - we have recently changed the edge protectors used with our cartons from a plastic solution to a 100% recycled paper solution. Not only are paper edge protectors more environmentally friendly, by using recycled paper as opposed to virgin paper, but we’re also making additional carbon (CO₂e) savings. Take a look at the stats below!
| Virgin Fibre vs. Recycled | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ton virgin fibre paper | 1 ton 100% recycled paper | Environmental Savings from Recycled Content | |
| Trees | 24 trees | 0 trees | 100% |
| Energy | 33m BTUs | 22m BTUs | 33% |
| Greenhouse gases released - CO₂e equivalent | 2540 Kg | 1602 Kg | 37% |
| Wastewater | 22,853 gallons | 11,635 | 49% |
| Solid waste | 871 Kg | 531 Kg | 39% |