Environment and Recycling

A strong environmental case for corrugated packaging

More and more companies are looking at how they can reduce their packaging’s ‘carbon footprint’. In this context, corrugated packaging has a very strong case to make.

First, all corrugated packaging is fully recyclable and 80% of our packaging is made from recycled paper. An established and effective infrastructure means that 84% of corrugated is already recycled in the UK. This means that, by using corrugated instead of less environmentally friendly materials, customers are already on the path to achieving their environmental objectives.

Second, the increasing strength to weight ratio of corrugated board means that it is taking over from materials such as plastic, wood and even metals. Look, for example, at our new range of corrugated pallets, EcoPallet, which provides many advantages over the traditional wooden pallet.

Third, because landfill costs can be expected to rise inexorably, we believe customers will be trying to find ways to improve their entire environmental strategy as far as packaging is concerned. Which is why, together with our sister companies Severnside and St Regis, we offer a unique ‘cradle to cradle’ service.

For more information on the environmental services we provide click on any of the links below, send an email to ideas@dssp.com or call 0845 260 70 80.