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Reduced its plastic packaging waste by 28.26 tonnes
Reduced its plastic packaging waste by 28.26 tonnes
Over the past year, the company successfully reduced its plastic packaging waste by 28.26 tonnes. They've also assessed their packaging, revealing that over 98% of the products they supply are fully recyclable. Furthermore, they've made eco-conscious changes by transitioning label backing plastic from 100% virgin PET to 30% recycled content, resulting in an annual reduction of 2.68 tonnes of virgin plastic usage. These actions reflect their dedication to sustainability and responsible packaging practices.
Irish Distillers Plans for 2023
Irish Distillers Plans for 2023
The company is taking significant steps towards sustainability. They plan to shift their 50ml products from a shrink-wrapped tray to a board box, reducing plastic usage. Additionally, they are replacing plastic slip sheets with cardboard alternatives for product shipments. Furthermore, they are committed to further reducing their plastic consumption by transitioning additional labels onto label backing plastic with 30% recycled PET (rPET) content. This move is expected to result in an annual reduction of 28.72 tonnes of virgin plastic usage, underlining their dedication to eco-friendly packaging solutions.
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Britvic Ireland
Eliminated coloured PET preforms in Fruit Shoot and 7up brands which improves their recyclability.
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Blenders
Actively engaged in discussions with suppliers to enhance the use of recycled content safely.
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Coca Cola
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland continued to eliminate ‘single-use’ plastic shrink wrap from our multi-packs, through our move to KeelClip™ and Q-Flex Card Carton Packs; a move that eliminated almost 500 tonnes of plastic.
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