„The universal packaging fits perfectly with our sustainability strategy and creates real added value. We have noticed that the recycling claim on the buckets has a positive effect - both for our customers and for ourselves.
Roland Gehrmann, Managing Director Purchasing/Sales gpi
CLOSED MATERIAL Loops IN SERIES.
The company gpi green partner international GmbH & Co. KG produces organic, mineral and organic-mineral garden fertilizers for all crops. The portfolio of the medium-sized company stands for sustainable and modern products of high quality. For this reason, regional raw materials are preferred for production. The right packaging was still missing for the particularly sustainable products in the range. High processing quality was important to the customer - the packaging had to run smoothly through the machines, be easy to label and be perfectly stackable.
This sustainable packaging is available in several sizes as buckets or trays. The plastic in this universal packaging is made from post-consumer recyclate. These recyclates are obtained from packaging waste from dual systems, among other things. Buckets and trays consist of at least 90% post-consumer recyclate.
After use, the bucket can be disposed of in the yellow bag / yellow garbage can. As the packaging is maximally recyclable, the material cycle is closed and post-consumer recyclate can be produced from the disposed packaging, which in turn is used for the production of new plastic products.
The use of PCR recyclates reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to virgin material.
THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF PCR BUCKETS.
High-quality optics with IML
Buckets made of post-consumer recyclate with handle (rim full volume 1,190 and 5,900 ml). Decoration of the buckets and lids using In-Mold-Labelling (IML). This high-quality look is moisture and temperature resistant - a major advantage in storage conditions, in DIY stores and the agricultural trade.
Maximum recycling capability
In the In-Mould-Labelling process, the container is provided with a pre-printed plastic label during production. The container and label are made from the same base material, making it easy to recycle the packaging.
Closed material cycle
Post-consumer recyclates are used for the buckets so that we can give our recyclable disposable packaging a new lease of life. After collection, the mono-material packaging can be turned into new recyclate, which can be used for the production of new plastic products.
There are numerous potential savings along the value chain. We would be happy to present these to you in a personal meeting:
Reduce
Thanks to material reductions and optimal stackability and nestability
recycle
Through post-consumer recycled material
MARCO VON DÖLLEN
sales MANAGER
What do we mean by
future-proof packaging?
future-proof packaging?
The EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets out the framework conditions for how packaging should be designed in the future. Unnecessary packaging and packaging waste should be reduced and reusable systems and recycling should be promoted. In our opinion, plastic packaging meets precisely these requirements, as plastic is more efficient than alternative materials.
Mainly less plastic?
Plastic is more efficient than alternative materials.
On the
The wrong track?
PPWR is driving deforestation and the growth of mountains of waste.
Minimum recyclate usage?
100% in unregulated sectors (e.g. nonfood) creates incentives for investment in mechanical recycling.
Design For
Recycling?
Recyclability and the use of recyclates are the basis for a functioning circular economy.