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Ocean waste plastic

Ocean Waste Plastic

Plastic is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century, but unfortunately it also causes pollution – especially in the world’s oceans. In fact, Denmark is the country in Europe that generates the most waste per capita. This post highlights some of the issues related to plastic waste. It also highlights four different types of plastic.

Plastic problems

A huge problem with high plastic consumption is the difficulty of recycling plastic. About 80% of the material therefore ends up as persistent waste. This is a huge environmental problem as it is so difficult to recycle. Its useful life is less than a year, but it can take hundreds of years for nature to break down the plastic. It is these issues that are contributing to plastic being a huge climate culprit.

Different types of plastic

Fossil fuels

The production of plastic is very energy-intensive. In fact, 4% of the world’s oil production goes to processing plastics alone. The material degrades slowly, resulting in toxic fumes. The production of plastics requires large quantities of chemical pollutants and fossil fuels.

Recycled plastic

The material is made of PCR plastic and sometimes added virgin plastic. The amount of fossil fuel resources is reduced and the material has a lower carbon footprint than virgin plastic. However, the process of recycling the plastic is harmful to the environment.

Bioplastic

Bioplastics are made from plants, including corn, sugar cane and algae. Production results in large amounts of pollutants such as pesticides and chemical processing. Production also causes greater ozone depletion than traditional plastics.

Ocean waste plastic

Ocean waste plastic is made from plastic waste from the ocean. It has a lower carbon footprint than virgin PET. The material is shatterproof, ensuring hygiene and safety, and can be used for food and drink. Using the material saves raw materials, reduces waste and creates a better environment.

You can read more about virgin PET on our site.

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What is airless packaging?

What is airless packaging?

Airless packaging is an extremely popular dispenser for cosmetic products. The container has a wide range of features that make it attractive for both manufacturer and consumer.

Cosmetic packaging

The purpose of any cosmetic packaging is to protect the product itself. In addition, the container must be easy to use and visually attractive. The growing environmental awareness among consumers is creating a demand for packaging that is as sustainable as possible. Airless packaging has the whole package – and can offer even more.

Why choose airless packaging?

Airless packaging is used for products that needs protection from contamination from the external environment. Examples include skin care products, such as face or eye creams, or other beauty products. In addition, it can also be medical products. Once the product is placed in the air-free packaging in a sterile environment and closed with the correct closure, the bottle becomes impossible to open without breaking it. Thus, both the consumer and the manufacturer can be sure that the product has not come into contact with the external environment. Since airless packaging protects the product better, it is possible to use fewer preservatives. It is also easy to recycle air-free packaging, as it is usually made of many different types of plastic. This makes it even more appealing to consumers who are interested in more environmentally friendly solutions.

No product waste

Another great feature of airless packaging is that it allows the consumer to use the entire contents of the product. This means zero product waste. There is nothing more frustrating for the consumer than throwing away packaging that still contains some product. With airless packaging you avoid putting your consumer in this situation as the design eliminates product waste.

Let us help you with your airless packaging!

When consumers are in search of a cosmetic product, airless packaging will often provide the greatest satisfaction. At Packwise, we offer airless dispensers in various sizes, suitable for full-size products as well as travel sizes. As well as supplying your airless packaging, we can also help with its design. We are ready to meet your needs!

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What is sustainable packaging?

WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING?

It can be difficult to answer the question of what sustainable packaging actually is. We often hear about the negative environmental impacts of plastic. Most packaging is produced in plastic, which mean people naturally associate packaging with negative environmental impact. In many cases, however, packaging is a necessary element that prevents spoiled goods and spoiled food. In addition, more and more packaging is produced in either recyclable plastics or other more environmentally friendly materials. In this post, we dive into two aspects of sustainable packaging.

You can see our range of sustainable packaging in our product catalogue.

Food wastage and sustainable packaging

Many see packaging as a major climate culprit, but perhaps it’s not as bad as many of us think. Only 5% of the total carbon footprint from land to consumer comes from packaging. Food waste is thus a much bigger environmental challenge. Up to a third of all food produced does not reach consumers as it is discarded or damaged before it does. Packaging can actually help reduce food waste, as the right packaging can extend the shelf life of food. If food waste is a significantly greater environmental impact than packaging, it must be more appropriate and sustainable to package food that would otherwise quickly perish.

You can read more about food waste and over-packaging here.

Product waste

At Packwise, we have tested a packaging for a hair treatment with a product content of 200 ml., of which 30 ml. is wasted. This means that the consumer ends up discarding 15% of the contents. This is a waste of resources caused solely by an inappropriate choice of packaging. This is a major problem as it puts unnecessary pressure on the environment.

Environmentally harmful packaging is much more than just materials that are difficult to break down. Packaging can also pollute the environment if it creates a large waste of resources. Similarly, packaging can also be sustainable if the container ensures that the consumer has access to 100% of the product content. Our airless dispenser is a good example of a sustainable packaging type as it is recyclable and eliminates product waste.

If you want to know more, read our page on sustainable packaging.

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If you’re not sure on how to make the most sustainable packaging choice, contact us here today to find out more about what we can do for you.

Source: https://www.teknologisk.dk/mindre-madspild-med-den-rette-emballage/40805

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