SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABLE PACKAGE DEALS
Sustainability is essential for the prosperity and well-being of society, customers, the communities in which organisations operate and the long-term success of a business
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he world is changing, and it is widely recognised by UK Government and the construction sector that environmental and social considerations will transform our future, what we build, what we build it with and how we build it.
That’s according to Ryan Moss, senior commercial manager at Tarmac . “While excess resources can be saved for future projects or even recycled, there is one notable item which can lead to a large amount of waste on site, and that is packaging,” he says. “Of course, plastic is often used due to its strong and durable properties. However, there is a clear opportunity to increase its environmental credentials and, the innovative ways are being developed to capture, recover, reuse and recycle, or even design new ways to package products.”
The importance of eco packaging
A key focus for the construction sector, like many others, is commitment to continuous improvement and innovative ways of working which support ongoing progress in this area. This means taking a new approach to packaging materials and technology.
Moss says that designing sustainable packaging that is robust and weatherproof enough for Tarmac’s bagged cement products was a challenge.” However, our eco bags, launched last year, are a significant step in our sustainability journey and, at the same time, provide packaging that our customers want and need.
“Products manufactured at our cement plant packaging facilities in England, Scotland and Wales are in production with the new bag, which continues to offer rip, tear and puncture resistance, as well as provide essential protection against rain and water damage. Other sites currently producing a 30 per cent recycled content bag are due to switch to the 50 per cent recycled content bag in the coming months.” The new Tarmac packaging also features clearer recycling labelling and information to encourage customers to ‘empty, rinse, recycle’ and dispose of the packaging responsibly.
Moss says: “Our approach offers several benefits for users over paper hybrid, which consists of a plastic inner layer and paper outer. Our packaging is permanently moisture resistant, waterproof, weatherproof and rainproof. In contrast, paper hybrid is moisture resistant up to 120 hours, only partly waterproof, not weatherproof and only rainproof for up to six hours. With the unpredictable UK weather, something as simple as waterproof packaging can eliminate wastage through accidental damage.”
He adds that Tarmac’s ultimate goal is to move to a non-plastic solution that gives the same packaging protection and benefits. “We are continuing to work closely with packaging suppliers to take incremental steps to help drive continuous improvement and head in this direction.
Room for improvement
“Taking steps to improve the sustainability credentials of an organisation is a continual journey and that’s why we regularly review our ways of working. This includes how the goods we buy are produced, sourced, manufactured and transported. As well as how they are used by our customers, their performance levels and how they’re disposed of when no longer required.” BMJ
SPECTRE LAUNCHES IN TUBS MADE WITH 30% RECYCLED PLASTIC
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pectre has launched new 100 per cent recyclable tub packaging made with a minimum of 30
per cent recycled plastic. The reusable tubs, crammed with Spectre’s Advanced Wood Screws, are made from 30 per cent recyclable plastic and come in quantities of 300, 450, 600, 900, 1200 and 1400. Each tub also comes with a pack of two Spectre screwdriver
bits to make life easier for the trade.
“This packaging has been specifically designed to offer merchants and end users flexibility in terms of how they purchase our products,” says Brian Trevaskiss, Spectre’s Head of Product and Sustainability. “Our research told us builders still love tubs, they provide waterproof storage and are reusable and recyclable. Using
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30% recycled plastic is better for the environment and means no ‘plastic tax’.”
The move to tubs is part of an overall drive by Spectre and other ranges in the ForgeFix family of brands to reduce its carbon footprint.
Point of sale stands will also be available which show off the product and the instantly recognisable Spectre brand to merchant customers.
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