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Simplified: Linear & Circular Economy. Create➡Utilize➡Discard ❌ Linear Create➡Utilize➡Recycle ✅ Circular ❗ Linear Economy We take resources, make products, and then throw those products away after we're done with them. Examples: 1. Single-use packaging: Products are packaged in materials like plastic, contributing to waste accumulation. 2. Disposable consumer products: Items like single-use utensils are used briefly and then discarded, contributing to landfill waste. 3. Non-recyclable electronics: Many electronic devices lack recyclability, leading to electronic waste accumulation. 4. Traditional agriculture: Harvested materials are used without significant recycling or waste reutilization. 5. Fast fashion: Clothing is designed for short-term use and disposal rather than durability or recyclability. ♻ Circular Economy: the smarter approach. Rather than utilizing resources once and discarding them, products and systems are designed to minimize waste and pollution. The focus is on extending the lifespan of materials within products, exploring options for reuse or recycling when they reach the end of their usefulness. This approach reduces the consumption of new resources and keeps our environment cleaner. Examples include: 1. Recycling and Reuse Initiatives: Implement recycling programs for various materials like paper, glass, plastic, and metal, alongside adopting reusable packaging systems to minimize single-use waste. 2. Product Lifecycle Extension: Focus on refurbishing, remanufacturing, and designing products with interchangeable parts to promote longevity and reduce waste. 3. Product as a service: A model where customers pay for product use instead of owning it. Providers handle maintenance and upgrades. 4. Sharing platforms: Facilitate access to products/services without ownership, reducing demand for new items and fostering social connections. 5. Modular design: Creates products easily assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured, enhancing flexibility, functionality, and durability. 6. Reverse logistics: Involves providers collecting used products to recover materials for new ones, reducing waste and creating new revenue streams. 7. Industrial symbiosis: Involves businesses collaborating to share resources like materials, energy, and waste, reducing environmental footprint and costs. 8. Regenerative agriculture: Applies ecological principles to enhance soil, water, and biodiversity while producing nutritious food. 📦♻ 🌿 Pack8’s 100% biodegradable paper packaging aligns well with the principles of the circular economy by being derived from renewable resources, recyclable, and potentially biodegradable, making it an environmentally friendly choice for packaging solutions. Discover Pack8 eco-friendly paper packaging solutions at www.pack8.in | www.pack8.uk #Pack8 #Sustainability #EcofriendlyPackaging #PackagingSolutions #ProtectivePackaging #SustainableLiving Source: www.earthday.org

♻️ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 📦🌍 𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭ainable, cost-saving packaging materials. Here’s what makes it a green innovation! 🌱✨ ➡️ E𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. Feedback suggests higher-capacity models and automated feeders to meet larger volume needs. ⚙️🔄 💡 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥ing for upgrades to make the shredder even more efficient! Ideas include mechanized systems and faster shredding capabilities to handle big jobs with ease. 🚀💪 🌍 S𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞-𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜ations. A robust system for heavy-duty packaging could extend these green benefits to larger operations! 🌐💼 ♻️ Repurposing for a Greener Future The shredder’s ability to repurpose cardboard waste is a win for the 5R's sustainability approach—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle. A perfect fit for those committed to eco-friendly practices! 🌱💚 📦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 only does it cut costs, but it maximizes utility, making it a smart, eco-friendly choice! 💸✨ Small, mighty, and sustainable—this innovative cardboard shredder is paving the way for greener packaging solutions! 🌟 "Credits: 🌟  All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 For attribution or content removal requests, please contact me. 📩

Interesting read on why Packaging Labels and Sleeves matter for sustainability Choosing the right labels and sleeves for brands has become even more important due to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). They play a key role in recyclability, carbon footprint, and overall sustainability. Key Points: - Labels impact recycling: Even a small element like a label can make or break recyclability. For example, a paper label on a PET bottle can lower its recycling quality. - Material matters: Mono-material packaging simplifies recycling, but there is still a shortage of available recycled materials. - Sustainable solutions are emerging: As demand grows, costs for recycled content are dropping, and innovations like floatable sleeves and wash-off labels are improving recyclability. - Looking good: Labels still need to fit brand aesthetics and meet practical needs like durability and UV resistance.

I've been in 💚 Packaging Circularity for the last decade (and a bit more in Packaging overall 😊😊😊). Here are my top 12 (general) lessons: 1. Now is the time to stand up in Packaging ↳ If you don’t have a Call for Action on Packaging today you might be a bit too late… Better late than never. In Europe, no need to wait for final PPWR approval! 2. Today you can’t design Packaging without knowing the Packaging regulation ↳ #PPWR, Deforestations laws, Green claims directive, National Packaging laws, Ink ordinances, EPR obligations, Labelling&Marking … 3. #PPWR becomes now license to operate ↳ To differentiate organisations need to do much more. 4. There is No perfect solution ↳ A portfolio of choices always helps as there is no single ‘’silver bullet’’. Nevertheless, many solutions are out there. Many! Might be more expensive but the discussion should now move to investment. 5. System thinking is required - it’s all about cross collaboration ↳ You can’t do it alone! Internal and external collaboration are a must. Everything being connected in a complex system it will work only if all players are working together towards a holistic vision. All taking responsibility. 6. Waste Management hierarchy is so relevant ↳ This is clearly a great framework to prioritise choices. Starting with Prevention/Reduction, Reuse, Recycle … 7. The Cost of doing nothing will become higher and higher ↳ It might be more cost efficient to start today, if not yet already started. 8. Convenience & Experience are critical ↳ While Sustainability & Circularity are critical, Packaging has an even more complex Job To Be Done. Including making an End User happy. 9. Value creation is key ↳There is a need to create value to get traction. Value for People, Business and the Planet. 10. Packaging Design is king ↳Design for beginning of life and as well for end of life of a Packaging. Nevertheless, the loop closes only if supported by consumer education and waste management infrastructure. Is key to understand where Packaging ends up today - understand collection, how is sorted, how is being recycled (or not). It’s absolutely enlightening to visit a sorting & recycling facility. 11. Perception vs. Reality ↳Both are important for Circular Packaging. So often perceptions becomes reality, right?! 12. Packaging leaders are having a unique chance to drive change & do Good. NOW! ↳ Purposeful, passionate, super connecters, mixture of business & technical skills, bold & human … Start your Packaging transformation ♻️ today! 💚♻️💚 What's your best Circular Packaging lesson? What else you would add to this list? Let’s discuss in the comments 👇 💚♻️💚 If you like it, comment & repost for your network to inspire someone today! 💚♻️💚 #PPWR #PackagingCircularity …………….. I am Marius, the co-founder of the new Packaging Platform www.360PackExpert – the Home of everyone involved in Packaging today! A must have for everyone touching Packaging today. Join our Platform, your new HOME!

Sustainability is a core pillar of Salem Pack's operations and product development strategies. As a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of packaging solutions, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of our products throughout their lifecycle. For our paper and paperboard-based items, including cups, boxes, and corrugated materials, we source the majority of our fiber from certified sustainably managed forests. This ensures the raw materials we use are renewable and responsibly harvested. We also incorporate high percentages of recycled content into these products, up to 80% in some of our cardboard boxes. Our paper cup manufacturing process is designed to maximize material efficiency and minimize waste. We utilize lightweight, optimized designs that reduce the amount of fiber needed without compromising performance or functionality. Our R&D team is also actively researching and testing innovative biodegradable and compostable plastic alternatives derived from renewable plant-based sources. While these next-generation sustainable plastics are not yet commercially viable at scale for our food-grade containers, we are committed to bringing them to market as soon as the technology and supply chains mature. Across all our product categories, we focus on lightweight, modular, and optimized designs that use the minimum amount of material required. This "light-weighting" approach reduces the carbon footprint associated with raw material extraction, production, and transportation. To drive progress, we collaborate extensively with our suppliers, customers, and waste management partners. Together, we are working to standardize packaging formats, improve recycling infrastructure, and educate consumers on proper disposal and recycling practices. Transparency and third-party certifications are also key elements of our sustainability strategy. We publicly report on our environmental performance metrics and obtain eco-labels to validate the credentials of our products. In addition to our sustainable product initiatives, we have invested heavily in renewable energy, energy efficiency upgrades, and streamlined logistics to lower the carbon emissions associated with our manufacturing operations. Sustainability is not just a box to check for Salem Pack - it is a transformative force that is reshaping our entire business model and operations. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation to ensure we remain an industry leader in green packaging solutions.

Welcome to the Recycling and Upcycling Initiatives Generator!In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly essential, every small step counts. Our interactive tool is designed to empower you to make a difference by transforming everyday waste into something extraordinary. Whether you're an individual passionate about the environment, a teacher looking to inspire your students, or a community leader aiming to promote eco-consciousness, this generator is your go-to source for creative solutions.  What We Offer: - Creative Brainstorming: Simply specify your preferences, and our AI assistant will provide a variety of unique and imaginative initiatives. Whether it's turning plastic bottles into stylish planters or transforming paper waste into beautiful origami, there's something here to ignite your creativity.- Personalized Suggestions: Tailor your experience by selecting specific materials, scales of projects, or targeted audiences. The tool will adapt its suggestions based on your inputs, ensuring that the ideas are relevant and actionable. - Actionable Insights: Each initiative comes with step-by-step guidance on how to implement it, from gathering materials to final touches. You'll also receive tips on where to find additional resources or collaborate with local organizations. - Community Engagement: Discover ways to involve your community in recycling and upcycling efforts. From organizing local workshops to creating school challenges, you'll find inspiration to drive collective environmental action. - Integration with Technology: For tech enthusiasts, explore ideas that combine traditional methods with modern technology, such as using 3D printers with recycled plastic or data tracking for your recycling efforts. How It Works: 1. Input Your Preferences: Choose the materials you have in mind (paper or plastic), the scale of the project (individual, school, community), and any specific goals or themes you want to focus on.   2. Generate Ideas:Our AI assistant quickly processes your inputs and generates a list of tailored initiatives designed to inspire and guide you. 3. Explore and Implement: Browse through the suggestions, select the ones that resonate with you, and follow the detailed guidelines to bring your ideas to life. 4. Share Your Success: Encourage others by sharing your projects and experiences. Connect with a network of like-minded individuals through our platform to exchange insights and support each other's efforts. Let's Get Started: Unlock your potential to make a positive impact on the environment. Get ready to explore a world of possibilities with our Recycling and Upcycling Initiatives Generator. The planet will thank you, and future generations will benefit from your innovative spirit. Happy innovating! https://lnkd.in/e8fPZENs

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.   We have a cold, hard truth for you. Styrofoam can last more than 500 years. And if that's not hard to digest, it's also not as recyclable as it is claimed to be.   There are several reasons why styrofoam is going to keep holding you back if you don't think about switching to a greener alternative.   Let’s look at them:   ↳ Worldwide, styrofoam is getting phased out because of the impact on the environment it has. Keeping it in the supply chain is probably not the best decision as it can cause you to scramble for alternatives later.   ↳ Did you know that styrofoam is made from petroleum and non-renewable sources? Getting dumped in landfills and oceans it’s not the green solution everyone is searching for nowadays. Everyone is paying attention to sustainability, searching for a sustainable supplier, business partner, manufacturer. 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖?   ↳ When we talk about recycling styrofoam, we must realise that only a tiny fraction of it ever gets recycled as the process is expensive and most of it just adds to waste. Luckily, there is a greener, more sustainable way making its way forward.   𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲?   Read below:   ↳ Made from virgin materials or recycled fibres, moulded pulp packaging is biodegradable. And the decomposing process takes only months, not centuries.   ↳ With it’s ability to protect heavy parts or the most delicate components, moulded pulp is a strong, shock-absorbent and lightweight packaging solution.   ↳ You won’t have to fear upcoming sustainability demands as choosing moulded pulp will ensure you are compliant with regulations.   So, what to do next?   Acknowledging that styrofoam isn’t working for you or the environment would be the first step. Looking at moulded pulp would be the second.   This is not just a packaging shift, it’s a shift that shows your commitment to better, more environmentally friendly solutions.   PS: We would love to hear your thoughts on making the switch to sustainable industrial packaging. Feel free to share your experience in the comments!

"Rethinking Recycling: Turning Economic Barriers into Breakthrough Solutions" I recently came across a thought-provoking article by Julien Tremblin, from TerraCycle Europe where he dives into a crucial point: when it comes to recycling, the economic reality is often a much bigger barrier than the technical challenges. It's a reminder that making recycling work isn’t just about having the right technology, it’s about finding sustainable economic incentives. Fascinating insights that definitely got me rethinking how we approach sustainable strategies! 💭♻️ ♻️ What Does “Recyclable” Really Mean? Most packaging can technically be recycled, but economic barriers often prevent it from happening at scale. 💸 Economic Incentives Matter Recycling needs to be financially viable. As Julien emphasises, companies require a return on investment, whether from the value of the recycled material or the PR benefits. 🔍 Breaking Recycling Taboos TerraCycle has shown that even items like blister packs, crisp packets, and cigarette butts can be recycled, but it requires dedicated collection systems and awareness campaigns to make it worthwhile. 🏬 Retailers Are Key Players Retailers have a significant role to play. By setting up convenient, incentive-based recycling programs, like Wal-Mart's car park collection system, they can engage consumers and improve recycling rates. 🏗️ Sorting at the Source Getting consumers to sort waste properly is essential for efficient recycling. This reduces contamination and helps apply the best recycling solutions. 🔄 The Role of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) EPR reforms could provide the necessary investment to improve recycling infrastructure. Modulated fees encourage using recycled materials, creating a positive economic cycle for recycling. 🌍 Rethinking Recycling The challenge isn’t about whether recycling is technically possible, but whether we can make it economically sustainable. It’s time to rethink our approach and turn the impossible into the possible with innovative solutions. 🔗 Read the full article here:

Recycling has been a hot topic for a while, but what does it actually look like on a city scale? This is a glimpse into Recology, the San Francisco recycling facility. It is one of the largest and most advanced facilities in the US. They run public tours once a month – and I went exploring. This facility uses AI, magnetic sorters, optical sorters, and cutting-edge robotics. It might sound more futuristic than it looks, but I was very impressed indeed! Here are a few highlights from this tour: 1. Intro The recycling process may be very different from a region to region. Recyclability depends on the kind of recycling facilities, so there’s no one rule for everybody. Yet, the rules are not so complicated, frankly. 2. Plastic Bags Plastics bags are not recyclable. They should go into the landfill bin. Which leads me to the next one 👇 3. “Wishcycling” This one is my favorite: A lot of people are “wishcycling,” which is when they put something in their recycling bin with the hopes that it’ll get recycled, even if they’re not sure if it’s actually recyclable (plastic bags, flimsy plastics, etc) “Although that may seem helpful, it creates contamination that puts a lot of strain on the system. We encourage everyone to educate themselves about what materials can be recycled where they live.” – Recology 4. Recycling bins content –76% of plastics don’t even make it to recycling bins, meaning – never being recycled (!) –The recyclable materials that do make it into the bin are indeed recycled at a high rate: 62-99% depending on the type of plastic –The majority of garbage you see on the conveyer belts is packaging and single-use plastics 5. Glass Only jars and bottles get recycled (what?) Broken windows, cups, glasses, or other glass pieces are not being recycled at Recology. It may be different on different facilities tho, I’d check. 6. Paper Dry clean paper goes into recycling bin Wet paper – compost 7. Every day is Earth Day Just a reminder 8. Bonus If you want to see it for yourself, Recology runs tours in three different locations: – San Francisco – Recology Sonoma Marin – Recology San Mateo County Registration is free and open to the public. Just type in “Recology Public Tour (location)” and you’ll find it. Enjoy! Katerina Kopytina | Industrial Designer for early-stage startups

Some great photos from the inspiring and informative day at the #GlobalRecyclingDay conference from RLG Systems India Private Limited who are part of our Reconomy family of brands. Some key takeaways particularly around the Role of #EPR in Circular Economy & Post-recycled Market. 🔵 Product Design Innovations: By making producers responsible for the end-of-life impact of their products, EPR encourages them to design products that are easier to recycle, repair, or remanufacture. This could mean using fewer materials, ensuring materials used are recyclable, or designing products that are more durable. 🔵 Reducing Waste: EPR schemes often include the collection and recycling of products, which directly reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. By ensuring the recycling of materials, EPR supports the circular economy's goal of keeping materials in use for as long as possible. 🔵 Stimulating Recycling Markets: EPR can create and expand markets for recycled materials. By providing a steady supply of materials for recycling and processing, EPR helps to establish and grow the recycling industry, which is a critical component of the circular economy. 🔵 Encouraging Consumer Participation: Many EPR programs involve consumers returning products for recycling or proper disposal, raising public awareness about the importance of recycling and encouraging behavior that supports a circular economy. Impact on the Post-recycled Market 🔵 Ensuring Material Supply: EPR schemes ensure a consistent supply of recyclable materials to the market, which is essential for the viability of recycling facilities and the development of the post-recycled market. 🔵 Improving Material Quality: By influencing product design, EPR can improve the quality of recyclable materials, making them more valuable in the post-recycled market. Better product design can reduce contamination and increase the efficiency of recycling processes. 🔵 Driving Innovation: The need to efficiently manage the end-of-life of products encourages innovation in recycling technologies and processes. This innovation can open up new opportunities within the post-recycled market for materials that were previously considered non-recyclable. 🔵 Economic Growth: By fostering a robust recycling industry, EPR contributes to economic growth, creating jobs in recycling, material processing, and green technology sectors. This economic incentive can further accelerate the transition to a circular economy. 🔵 Extended Producer Responsibility is a key lever for driving the circular economy forward, significantly impacting both the reduction of waste and the enhancement of the post-recycled market. Through thoughtful implementation and continuous improvement of EPR programs, we can make substantial progress towards a more sustainable and circular future. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EPR #Reconomy