Flexible Packaging Flexible packaging contribution to net zero
spots of Theresa May’s leadership was her commitment to making the UK completely free of carbon emissions by 2050. The Net Zero campaign aims to rid the UK
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of CO2 emissions and all greenhouse gases in the next 31 years and sees it becoming the first of the G7 countries to commit to such action. The target comes as a result of research
carried out by the United Nations, which determined that the effects of global warming could be minimised to 1.5°C if carbon neutrality is achieved by 2050. However, a recent report from Aldersgate, an impartial alliance that champions sustainability, suggests the UK will not come close to this target at its current rate of progress and must take immediate action. While it is obvious to the industry that much of the problem lies with the current
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espite serving a term in office that could at best be described as turbulent, one of the bright
UK recycling infrastructure, the packaging sector faces the majority of criticism despite its progress. This has led to a drive for more eco-friendly solutions that result in quick-win carbon-zero gains. Flexible packaging is already proving itself to be innovative and adaptable as it becomes increasingly more sustainable. By taking advantage of developments in substrates and implementing new logistical processes and automated workflows, the sector is quickly progressing towards the carbon- neutral goal. It is essential to understand what Net
Zero actually means for those involved in flexible packaging. Where Net Zero is concerned, there is a tendency to associate it with no emissions at all, and a requirement for businesses to overhaul logistics and processes to achieve this. In reality, this isn’t the case. The idea is to fundamentally remove more harmful CO2 emissions than are generated by the packaging process.
Flexible packaging offers exceptional benefits to manufacturers and converters as they strive to meet the demanding requirements of Net Zero. Over its total life cycle, flexible packaging typically uses less energy and resources, ultimately producing less CO2 emissions. It also requires fewer trucks for transport due to its inherently lightweight nature and a high product to packaging ratio. Flexible packaging is therefore an excellent choice for brands seeking sustainable packaging delivering a significantly reduced carbon footprint. Parkside provides innovative flexible
packaging solutions for a wide range of markets enabling businesses to support sustainability goals. For example, the award winning Park2NatureTM range of compostable flexible laminates is designed to fully breakdown in a home compost pile within 26 weeks, while having no adverse effects on the composting environment.
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