How sustainable packaging helps the environment?

Sustainable packaging is that whose packaging system respects and helps to protect the environment. It is a favourable alternative for any company or institution and, of course, for nature. Although there is still a long road ahead, fortunately many companies and domestic and international organisations are increasingly convinced that sustainability is a necessary goal and a wise decision for the future.

Ensuring the balance between human development and nature is of vital importance, which is why environmental protection is the focus of many public policies of European organisations that perceive that it is necessary to act as soon as possible.

The circular economy and the European Union

We are sure you have often heard of the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. The circular economy is directly related to sustainability in that its main objective is to ensure that the value of products, materials and natural resources such as water or energy are maintained for as long as possible, thus decreasing the amount of waste.

The European Commission is committed to this initiative and is fostering certain measures on the circular economy to help European businesses and consumers during the transition to a more robust and circular economy in which resources are used in a more sustainable manner.

The European Commission encourages this type of initiative and requires all Member States to verify that packaging placed on the market meets certain basic requirements: limiting the weight of the packaging to the minimum to ensure safe handling, reduce waste and optimise logistics; minimising the content of hazardous substances in the packaging material and their products and that the packaging is designed to be reused.

Early this year the EU set new targets related to the circular economy that are scheduled to enter force before July 2020.

Why select Green Box sustainable packaging?

When company management decides to use environmentally friendly packaging it provides benefits for the company, its customers and the environment.

Green Box’s sustainable packaging system joins the circular economy model to reduce the devastating environmental impact of waste.

How do we do it?

Here at Green Box we understand the need to work in a and ecologically responsible manner. One of the keys to contributing to improving the environment is to adopt the circular economy model to reduce the impact we cause on the ecosystem within which we live.

Green Box achieves the following in the production and consumption phase:

• Packaging materials

A comparison of cardboard use depends on the format, load and reference unit. Request the applicable data before communicating a saving.

• Transport and loading

The boxes include a pallet. Tare weight and transport costs should be compared for each configuration.

• Transport safety

Transport safety is another important benefit provided by Green Box packaging. It is calculated that 25% of the recorded truck accidents in 2017 were due to poorly secured loads. In the long run, these accidents entail millions of euros in losses for carriers that transport their products.

The boxes have a frame and a pallet with interlocking tabs. Load stability requires following the applicable assembly and securing instructions.

• Product protection

Loss or damage to the product during transport entails serious economic losses for companies. Loads are exposed to numerous risks during transport such as impacts, dropping, vibrations, compression forces and acceleration and braking, among others.

Choose and assemble packaging for the intended load and route. Losses depend on several factors and must be assessed for each operation.

• Product ventilation

Perforations in the pallet allow vertical ventilation. Product preservation also depends on temperature and other transport conditions.

Photo of the bottom of a Green Box (left) and of a traditional carboard carton (right).

• In-store display

Green Box can be used to display fruit and vegetables in stores; presentation conditions depend on each location.

• Collection and recycling

Wood and plastic components are recovered for reuse, while cardboard is sent for recycling, according to the agreed collection arrangements.

Consult the current documentation for each model to verify its material composition and any applicable certifications.

• Proper disposal of waste due to our Europe-wide partner network

Green Box agrees collection arrangements with each customer. Wood and plastic components are recovered for reuse and cardboard is sent for recycling.

• Returning used material

Return transport depends on the format, load and route. Ask about the collection arrangements for your operation.

For further information on Green Box sustainable packaging, do not hesitate to contact us at website.