{"id":24998,"date":"2019-07-25T11:04:55","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T09:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=24998"},"modified":"2020-08-21T16:47:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T14:47:18","slug":"airpop-joins-zero-pellet-loss-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/airpop-tritt-initiative-null-granulat-verlust-bei\/","title":{"rendered":"airpop\u00ae strives for \u201ezero granulate loss\u201c"},"content":{"rendered":"

The airpop\u00ae specialist group in the IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen is continuing to drive forward the sustainable processing of airpop\/Styropor. The manufacturing companies have now joined the \u201eZero Granulate Loss\u201c initiative of the IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen. In doing so, they have committed themselves to preventing the uncontrolled spread of pellets in the environment along the entire process chain.<\/p>\n

Commitment to environmentally friendly handling of granulates<\/h2>\n

By joining the Zero Granulate Loss Initiative, members commit to meeting standards for Avoidance of uncontrolled granulate input<\/strong> The aim is to ensure that our products have a positive impact on the environment - along the entire value chain from production to logistics. In Germany at more than 30 locations<\/strong> of the member companies optimised the processes.<\/p>\n

To prevent contamination of the environment, these include, among other things Employee training<\/strong> on the correct handling of granulates, their Safe storage<\/strong> for example through investments in construction measures and the Cleaning of traffic areas<\/strong> in the companies on the measures. The Sensitisation<\/strong> of logistics service providers plays a role here.<\/p>

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\u201eBy joining our initiative, the airpop companies are sending a clear signal that they A sign of sustainability<\/strong> in the plastics processing industry.\u201c
\nMara Hancker<\/strong>, Head of Public Relations at the IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

airpop processors lead the way when it comes to sustainability<\/h2>\n

By joining the IK initiative, the airpop\u00ae manufacturers are continuing on their path towards a sustainable production<\/strong> consistently. The airpop properties alone speak in favour of the recyclable material. It consists of 98 per cent from air<\/strong> and two per cent plastic. These Lightness<\/strong> and the good insulating and protective properties have a positive effect on the environmental balance.<\/p>\n

In addition, airpop is very easy to Material recycling<\/strong>. The airpop specialist group wants to further expand EPS recycling and supports the development of innovative recycling processes such as the EU-funded PolySytyrene loop<\/b> or the Canadian PolyStyvert process. Also that Chemical recycling<\/strong> offers options for the future.<\/p>