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Stretch fi lm: Why getting the right advice is important
Balancing the need to reduce environmental impact with business requirements can be a minefi eld. Fortunate ly, Antalis Packaging can offer a range of solutions.
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or most companies involved in the packing and distribution of goods, stretch fi lm is one of the biggest areas
of plastic usage. With environmental concerns an increasing focus, and the introduction of the new Plastic Packaging Tax now imminent, fi nding ways to reduce and manage the use of stretch fi lm without negatively impact business is a priority. The Antalis Packaging team has been
working hard to develop a raft of solutions that can help companies to achieve their business goals while keeping their environmental reputation intact. Stretch Film Specialist at Antalis, Tom Reid, comments: “It starts with getting the right advice. What may work for one business may not be right for another. We’ve offered free audits across a range of packaging challenges for several years; the fi lm assessments are in- depth, but quick, taking around 30 minutes. The process is invaluable for customers who are seeking to reduce their fi lm consumption.” Antalis Packaging’s free fi lm assessment
involves an exploration of a business’ existing fi lm and machine usage before making recommendations that can, in some cases, bring about signifi cant benefi ts. Mr Reid adds: “We have helped numerous
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companies make vast savings. One such example is a UK-based DIY company which took advantage of our assessment. By following our recommendations, they reduced their packaging waste by 75 per cent, increased wrapping speed by 70 per cent, and achieved a 60 per cent reduction in overall costs. Similarly, we helped a manufacturer of pet supplies to reduce the cost of stretch fi lm per pallet by 70 per cent, increase wrapping speeds to 65 pallets per hour, and achieve a 70 per cent reduction in packaging waste.”
Stretch fi lm is frequently over-used, meaning that there are savings to be made for most companies. For those companies that may have already optimised their fi lm usage, another way to reduce the impact of the Plastic Packaging Tax is by switching to a fi lm containing a minimum of 30 per cent recycled plastic, which, as with other plastic packaging products containing at least 30 per cent recycled content, will be exempt from the tax. Mr Reid continues: “We’ve been working with our suppliers to source and test new fi lms. We currently have a number of options available in our Master’In range, covering both hand- and machine-stretch fi lms, in a variety of thicknesses, dimensions, core types and colours.”
He advises that whatever route a customer chooses in terms of their stretch fi lm use, it must be fully auditable, especially for those that are consuming more than 10 tonnes of plastic annually. Antalis Packaging can offer further support for customers by putting them in touch with third party companies who can help ensure compliance with the new tax. Mr Reid concludes: “It can appear to be a minefi eld, but with the right support and advice, there is a real opportunity here for packing and distribution companies to introduce some signifi cant effi ciencies to their business that can help them reduce their environmental impact and costs.”
Stretch film on the Lantech Machine 30 October 2022 Irish Manufacturing Antalis Packaging
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