Packaging that saves more for the future
Consumers view packaging and packaging recycling as a major aspect of the environmental issue. Contrary to popular belief, effective flexible packaging saves more for the future, keeps prices down as well as reduces the cost of transport, distribution, storage and retailing. Flextrus is committed to advancing its people, materials, products and processes to deliver flexible packaging that contributes to a better future.
Less wastage
Our packaging significantly prolongs the amount of time consumers can use our customer’s products, thereby decreasing the amount of spoiled food and/or product wastage. For example, packaging of vegetables in our semi-permeable flexible films can extend sustainability from one to seven days. According to research, without plastics, overall packaging consumption would increase by 291%, leading to an increase in manufacturing energy of 108% and volumes of waste by 158%*.
Lightweight flexible packs that save so much
Flextrus actively works with customers to increase the amount of both flexible and renewable materials present in their packs. For our customers, adapting to flexible packs involves conversion from other packaging forms, like glass bottles, PET bottles, rigid cartons and metal cans. Importantly, our flexible packaging typically weighs just a fraction of traditional packaging alternatives. Their low weight alone saves resources and offers our customers significant economic savings during transport and waste handling.
Minimal amounts of material
Flextrus saves resources by using the minimal amount of material to manufacture lightweight, flexible packaging. With the development of technology, plastic packaging is lighter and stronger than ever before. We reduce raw material need by making thinner and lighter products and by eliminating waste. Due to the lightweight of our packs, fuel consumption emissions are also reduced in the transportation of products.
New packs from renewable sources
Flextrus lightweight, flexible packaging is often, and increasingly, produced from renewable and recycled raw materials in an optimised process. This results in thin, tight and light packaging with minimal waste. We are able to increase the amounts of renewable materials present in consumer packs. Some recent examples include our paper-based packaging solutions, like Paperlite®, Fibrecote® and Foilbond®. All of our paper-based packaging materials are sourced from sustainable forests. Our Flexpeel® Paper range for sterilisation is manufactured from elementary chlorine free pulp without additional artificial brightening agents. PaperLite® is FCS-certified. Furthermore, we source only clean raw materials that require minimal amounts of additives prior to production. Saving resources saves the environment – that is why our lightweight, flexible packs are a smarter choice for a greener future.
Committed to corporate social responsibility
Flextrus strongly believes our packs must save more than they cost to make - as well as save more resources for future generations. We work hard every day in the construction, manufacturing and distribution of our products to ensure they have a minimal environmental impact and enable sustainable business practices. See a detailed report on our corporate responsibility performance and environmental impacts here.
* Source: Gesellschaft fur Verpackungsmarktforschung 1991, Germany