Sustainable Packaging
Talk to Spectrum and we'll explain what sustainable packaging is, why it's important and how to achieve it.
Use less packaging… make it recyclable…
make it reusable
Switching to a single-material construction, reducing the thickness of materials or simply changing dimensions can save costs, retain performance and make your packaging greener. Making packaging recyclable is not only a worthy objective but it is rapidly becoming a legislative requirement. Our free packaging audit will identify any items where simple changes to the materials or to the design would make it more eco-friendly.
Include more recycled plastic content
In April 2022 the Plastic Packaging Tax will mean that any plastic packaging imported into the UK, or produced locally, must contain a minimum of 30% recycled material or it will be taxed by HMRCE. To avoid the consequences of increased costs talk to us now and find out how post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics can be used to make your packaging not only tax compliant, but more eco-friendly too.
Switch to paper and cardboard alternatives
Paper packaging technology is now highly advanced and reinforced papers can make paper carrier bags and paper mailing bags a practical replacement for plastic ones. The benefits? Your packaging would be made from renewable materials and the pathway to recycling is easy for your customers. Contact us and we’ll show you the wide range of paper and cardboard solutions available.
Go compostable
Compostable packaging biodegrades at the same rate as food waste when it’s processed by a municipal composting facility or placed into a garden compost bin. For the food, drink and leisure industries we can supply plain and bespoke printed compostable packaging including disposable cups and lids, food wrappers, bags, trays and boxes as well as compostable bio-plastic carrier bags, food waste caddy-liners and refuse sacks.
LET'S talk
Could your existing packaging be better, cheaper, more sustainable? Our packaging reviews are free and could help you to save money. Plus of course we’ll be happy to quote for any item on a like-for-like basis.
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