Darbox Containers and the Environment
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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, and 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.
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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.
Darbox containers are designed to enable you to get closer to this goal.
Eco-Friendly, Food Grade materials
The low density of plastics means that more packaging can be made per kilogram of raw material. Darbox containers are made from plastic raw materials HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and PP (Polypropylene) and each part is mono-material and 100% recyclable. These are organic materials, and the production of polyethylene requires considerable less energy than in the production processes of other materials. They have a similar calorific (energy) value to oil which can be recovered in modern energy recovery facilities to produce heat and electricity and conserve landfill space. They contain no plasticizers, are free from chlorine, sulphur, silicones and heavy metals such as cadmium, lead or other stabilizers, or substances that affect ground water. They have low toxicity risk and are food approved.
Cost efficient and Sustainable design
In today’s world, Industrial Packaging is primarily for storage and transport from one business site to another, so the selection of which type to use is often based on fit to product to provide a secure and safe package, as well as on availability and of course on sustainability. Plastic containers and drums used as industrial packaging can help reduce environmental footprints due to their sturdy construction that is resistant to both weather and damage, allowing the products packaged inside to have a maximum shelf life, and also allowing re-use of the same package as it was originally intended in a repeated manner, perhaps multiple times.