Sustainability and Circularity in thermoformed packaging
- Sustainability in thermoformed packaging is achieved when design, material, and process work together to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance. This includes optimizing thicknesses, avoiding over-packaging, and selecting alternatives that maintain product safety and protection, while reducing waste and resource consumption throughout the chain.
The 4 pillars of sustainability
Sustainability in thermoformed packaging is achieved when design, material, and process work together to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance. This includes optimizing thicknesses, avoiding over-packaging, and selecting alternatives that maintain product safety and protection, while reducing waste and resource consumption throughout the chain.
Less material, same protection
Thermoforming allows for lightweight and resistant designs that reduce raw material consumption and waste.
Recyclability and materials
By choosing appropriate materials and structures, packaging can be better integrated into recycling chains.
Recycled content
Incorporating recycled material helps reduce the use of virgin plastic and supports the circular economy.
Efficiency in logistics
Stackable and optimized packaging reduces emissions in transport and storage.
Sustainable Packaging: FAQs
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Request a quote →Is thermoformed packaging recyclable?
Yes, depending on the material. PET and rPET are 100% recyclable and can go back into the recycling stream at the end of their life.
What is packaging with recycled content?
Packaging made from sheet that includes recovered plastic, such as rPET, which reduces virgin plastic use and supports the circular economy.
How does design make packaging more sustainable?
Optimizing geometry and gauge uses less material without losing protection, and stackable packaging lets you ship more product in fewer trips, cutting emissions.
Is sustainable packaging still food-safe?
Yes. Our goal is to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing protection, quality or food safety, under our FSSC 22000 certified system.
Quality and food-safety certificationsWe manufacture to international standards.
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