{"id":2073,"date":"2026-01-16T21:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/sustainability-and-circularity\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T23:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T23:15:56","slug":"sustainability-and-circularity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/sustainability-and-circularity\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability and Circularity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2073\" class=\"elementor elementor-2073 elementor-1885\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e74d7bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e74d7bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f906b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-1141 elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"20f906b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav><span class=\"last\">Converforma<\/span><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a2065c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a2065c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4049a30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4049a30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh hero hero-sm\"><div class=\"c\"><div><h1 class=\"sm\">Sustainability and Circularity in thermoformed packaging<\/h1><div class=\"lead\"><\/div><ul class=\"checks\"><li>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.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ctas\"><a class=\"btn btn-y\" href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn btn-o\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/528115774537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Message us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-img\"><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/recyclable-rpet-thermoformed-tray.webp\" alt=\"Recyclable thermoformed rPET tray\" class=\"on\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d36974 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d36974\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e60ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"39e60ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh sec-wrap\"><div class=\"sec\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"sec-h2\"><div><span class=\"bar\"><\/span><h2>The 4 pillars of sustainability<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"pp\"><p>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.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid n4\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20.2 4.8a6 6 0 00-8.5 0L5 11.5V19h7.5l6.7-6.7a6 6 0 000-8.5z\"\/><path d=\"M16 8L2 22M17.5 15H9\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Less material, same protection<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>Thermoforming allows for lightweight and resistant designs that reduce raw material consumption and waste.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M7 19H4.8a1.8 1.8 0 01-1.6-2.7l4-6.8\"\/><path d=\"M11 19h8.2a1.8 1.8 0 001.6-2.7l-1.2-2.1\"\/><path d=\"M14 16l-3 3 3 3\"\/><path d=\"M8.3 13.6L7.2 9.5 3.1 10.6\"\/><path d=\"M9.3 5.8l1.1-1.9A1.8 1.8 0 0112 3a1.8 1.8 0 011.5.9l4 6.8\"\/><path d=\"M13.4 9.6l4.1 1.1 1.1-4.1\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Recyclability and materials<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>By choosing appropriate materials and structures, packaging can be better integrated into recycling chains.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 12a9 9 0 11-3-6.7L21 8\"\/><path d=\"M21 3v5h-5\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Recycled content<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>Incorporating recycled material helps reduce the use of virgin plastic and supports the circular economy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"icw\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.9\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 7h11v9H3zM14 10h4l3 3v3h-7\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"bd\"><h3>Efficiency in logistics<\/h3><div class=\"txt\"><p>Stackable and optimized packaging reduces emissions in transport and storage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca9f31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eca9f31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a4629c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5a4629c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh sec-wrap alt\"><div class=\"sec\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"faq2\"><div class=\"faq-intro\"><span class=\"kick\">FAQ<\/span><h2>Sustainable Packaging: FAQs<\/h2><p>Have another question? Write to us and our team will answer.<\/p><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"faq-body\"><div class=\"cf-faq\"><details><summary><h3>Is thermoformed packaging recyclable?<\/h3><\/summary><p>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.<\/p><\/details><details><summary><h3>What is packaging with recycled content?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Packaging made from sheet that includes recovered plastic, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/plastic-materials-for-thermoforming\/rpet-for-thermoforming-a-sustainable-alternative\/\">rPET<\/a>, which reduces virgin plastic use and supports the circular economy.<\/p><\/details><details><summary><h3>How does design make packaging more sustainable?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Optimizing geometry and gauge uses less material without losing protection, and stackable packaging lets you ship more product in fewer trips, cutting emissions.<\/p><\/details><details><summary><h3>Is sustainable packaging still food-safe?<\/h3><\/summary><p>Yes. Our goal is to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing protection, quality or food safety, under our FSSC 22000 certified system.<\/p><\/details><p class=\"cf-faq-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">See all FAQs \u2192<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>Request a quote \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c6a37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"05c6a37\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9698a0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9698a0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"cfh certs\"><div class=\"c\"><p>Quality and food-safety certifications<span>We manufacture to international standards.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"logos\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BSI-Assurance-Mark-ISO-9001-2015.png\" alt=\"ISO 9001:2015\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FSSC22000-1.png\" alt=\"FSSC 22000\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo_smeta.png\" alt=\"SMETA\"><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"cfh cta-band\"><div class=\"c\"><div class=\"box\"><div><h2>Have a thermoformed packaging project?<\/h2><p>Tell us about your product and our engineering team will help you design the right packaging.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"btn btn-y\" href=\"https:\/\/converforma.mx\/en\/contact\/\">Request a quote \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Converforma 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. 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