Often the discussion of packaging only focuses on the package itself, particularly on the raw materials and on the type of process that will produce the package. However, when considering the eco-impact of a package, one must consider also the conditions of use, since transport, handling and storage requirements of a package often represent a significant part — of over 35% — of the overall packaging cost.

Darbox containers, first and foremost, are designed to be cost-efficient and sustainable, with a unique combination of design elements together with close attention to package weight and minimal use of raw materials. Adding the product-focused considerations together with the larger picture of conditions of use, the Darbox innovative design is integral here as well. Darbox packages are designed to minimize the eco-impact by reducing both the impact AND costs by up to 70% inbound when empty, up to 30-40% outbound when full. This further reduces both the total cost throughout the supply chain as well as the overall eco-footprint. More efficient logistics and supply chain = less energy and eco-resources used.

In today’s world, Industrial Packaging selection and design must consider sustainability, with an emphasis of raw materials in cradle-to-cradle design within an extended life cycle. A cradle-to-cradle design allows the packaging to fit the intended use both physically in terms of package size, as well as functionality in terms of robust construction at the level needed for a specific product type. This helps ensure that the package will be reusable for as many loops as possible, and then also recyclable, recoverable, renewable, biodegradable.

Plastic is an excellent material to recycle. Plastic materials are recycled by being ground into flakes, and then the flakes are extruded into pellets used to form new products. There is a growing market for used plastic. Recycled plastic is used to produce car bumpers, bottles, plastic sheeting, pallets, drain pipes, rigid plastic products such as flower boxes and garbage containers, carpeting, plastic bags, clothes pins, plastic lumber (composite lumber for outdoor decking), fleece jackets and more.

Plastic packaging, and in particular injection-moulded plastic packaging, is designed precisely to specifications, resulting in low levels of product residues, so there is less recycling and disposal. The low density of plastics means that more containers can be made per kilogram of plastic. Darbox containers are made from the plastic raw materials HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene). Today’s market demands a safe, cost-effective and eco-efficient use of all resources, and Darbox aims to provide this with Darbox packaging.

In an ideal world, all packaging would be sourced responsibly, designed to be effective and safe throughout its life cycle, meet market criteria for performance and cost, be made entirely using renewable energy and once used, be recycled efficiently to provide a valuable resource for subsequent generations.

– Complying with all applicable environmental legislation and sustainability commitments.

– Measuring and analyzing the carbon footprint of our business activities in conjunction with other climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

– Management strategies that promote waste minimization re-use, recovery and recycling, as appropriate.

– Incorporating energy efficiency measures into the firm’s facilities and promoting efficient energy use in all areas of business activity

– Promoting and continuing to invest in technologies that provide alternatives to business meetings and travels.

– Adopting a procurement program that takes into account the environmental impact of services and support the purchase of sustainable products.

– Ensure our staff are aware of the environmental impacts of their work activities and encourage them through regular awareness and training to minimize those impacts.

– Continue a development program of continuous improvement by reviewing our Environmental Management System and related objectives and targets, policies and practices.

– Providing solutions for our customers to reuse our products.

– Ambition to develop more programs for recycling.

– Continue using raw materials that allow easy recycling.

– Continue to increase and improve sustainability performance in Cost-efficient storage, logistics and transport issues.

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