Plastics as a packaging material - a symbiosis that is justified even in times when the industry is increasingly focussing on the ecological footprint of its production. After all, the eco-balance of plastic packaging can certainly compete with that of alternative materials.
Packaging from Plastics will continue to be the first choice for a large number of products in the future and continue to play an important role in the packaging cycle. Especially if packaging manufacturers focus on recyclable materials and a balanced CO2-balance sheet.
Foam specialist Wetropa has had an environmental management system in accordance with DIN ISO 14001:2015 since January 2013 and is continuously expanding its activities in the area of sustainability. On the one hand, the company relies on efficient Use of materials, waste avoidance, resource-conserving production processes and a high recycling rate.
Secondly, the CO2-footprint by supporting sustainable and traceable projects. As a result, we are one of the first foam processing packaging companies to climate neutral acts.
Goal: Use of 100% recyclable materials
As early as the development and design stage of new packaging solutions, Wetropa focuses on the best possible low material usage, waste avoidance and comprehensive waste utilisation. The company collects unmixed waste that is produced during the processing of, for example 100 per cent recyclable, non-crosslinked PE foams The material is processed so that it can then be fed back into the production process.
Forward-looking and innovative packaging solutions have already been developed which, despite the use of different materials, lead to 100 per cent recyclable and for a wide range of applications are suitable. The innovation will be presented for the first time at FachPack 2019, from 24 to 26 September in Nuremberg.
Support for climate protection projects
Furthermore, in order to minimise the CO2-footprint, climate protection projects are to be supported with the help of ClimatePartner. To this end, our CO2-emissions are calculated by ClimatePartner and verified in a certified process. Targeted climate protection strategies developed.
Our supply chain was included in the calculation of emissions. Materials, their origin and their transport routes are included in the data analysis. Finally, Wetropa can choose from various projects that are absolutely Transparent and comprehensible are. With the help of the QR codes or the Climate ID tracking number on the packaging or the website, anyone interested can see which projects Wetropa supports in order to neutralise its emissions.
Wetropa: Specialist for foam processing
The Wetropa Group has specialised in foam processing since 1970. Industry and trade benefit from the innovative and diverse packaging solutions. In the manufacture of products and the development of internal processes, the focus is on Environmentally friendly processes set.
Materials are selected according to criteria such as Long service life and reusability - Recyclability plays a decisive role. To this end, the company favours the use of recyclable foams that are manufactured in accordance with the latest environmental regulations. In addition to the environmental management system (ISO 14001), Wetropa's integrated management systems also include ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Wetropa at FachPack 2019: Hall 6, Stand 309
Source: Wetropa Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG
