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In the age of austeritymany sectors are having to domore with less; but in terms of benefitting the environment, the UK corrugated packaging e of themost efficient sectors


ontrary to popular belief, food waste is 10times as significant as the impact of packaging on the


b ion turnoverUKpaper industry – has been taking effective steps to optimise packaging, as seen by the steady


reduction in average corrugated board weight over the last 10years.


Average board weight at the start of 2015 was 469gsm, a reduction of over 10 per cent compared to 2005 (525gsm). The long-termdownward trend in average board weight is set to continue alongside an increase in production of thematerial, as borne out by the latest figu Confederation of Paper Ind Eficient production – 42 paper output fromUKmills


is turned into per cent of all ustries (CPI). res fromthe


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sustainability. Since the UK economy came out of the 2008 recession, the CPI reports


Takeaway fofood packaging helps to protect the contents and keep fofood frfresher fofor longer


that the total area of corrugated board produced by itsmembers rose by 4.4 per cent in 2015 compared to 2012.


However, the weight of paper used to make corrugated board decreased by 0.43 per cent during the same period. In other words, less paper was used tomeet a significantly increased consumer demand. As well as optimising packaging, re-use and recyclingmeasures are being taken to combat waste. Over 80 per cent of


corrugated is recycled, while new boxes are made fromrecycledmaterial.Where new fibre is used, it comes fromsustainably managed forests. This commitment to responsible foforestmanagement hasmade a huge contribution to the increase in the size of Europe’s foforests (up by 30 per cent since 1950).


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large out of town stores in favour of


convenience outlets. By developing smaller pack sizes, corrugated boxmakers are helping tomeet demand fromconsumers and retailers for attractive and sustainable grocery packaging.


Corrugated packaging has been


designed to protect food at both ends of the temperature spectrum, frommoisture resistantmaterial for cold store packing – which can be customised tomeet the packaging requirements of a wide range of fresh and frozenmeat products – to laminates that havemade it possible to produce a corrugated pack which is heat resistant up to 200 degrees Celsius. Takeaway food packaging has been developed to help tackle the waste often associated withmeals on the go. Corrugated’s thermal properties are renowned – just ask pizza lovers – as its insulated flutingmaterial keeps hot food fresher for longer.


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Bespoke, recyclable corrugated board trays are becoming a firmfavourite fo and chips as companies in the corrugated industry have introduced a range of packaging solutions tomake the product easier to handle and use.


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substrates are helping in the battle against food waste by increasing the products’ in- store shelf life.


With the advent ofmodern corrugated processes, such as new flutings that offer up to 23 per cent storage space saving, the corrugated packaging industry is offering more eficient logisticsmanagement through better use of pallets, resulting in fewer vehicles on the road.


CPI’s director of packaging affairs, Andy Barnetson, comments: “Corrugated will continue to evolve and adapt to the challenges ahead. There will bemore pressure to reduce carbon footprint and the environmental impact of packaging. “Corrugated is investing in eficient


manufacturing solutions for a sustainable future. Its flexibility and qualities in terms of printing, design, hygiene, logistics and protection give it a significant edge. Its successful shelf-ready packaging and functionality is benefitting brand owners, consumers and the environment alike.” Sustainability is not only a buzzword, it is good business. The UK corrugated industry is playing a pivotal role in supply chain sustainability by ensuring thatmore food reaches the consumer’s table safe y,fely, fresh and as eficiently as possible.


Also, liners can reduce fibres in the pack resulting in reduced input costs for the


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