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CO₂ emissions
CO₂, also called carbon dioxide, is a gas that occurs naturally in our atmosphere. It is released when fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal are burned. This burning happens every day, in factories, in transport and even in some packaging production processes. The more CO₂ we emit, the stronger the greenhouse effect and the warmer the planet becomes. Cutting CO₂ emissions is therefore key in the fight against global warming.
What is the impact of plastics and packaging?
Your choice of material can have a big effect on emissions. Choosing a mono-material instead of a traditional plastic can improve recyclability, which makes the product more sustainable for the planet. The right material choice can help reduce emissions across the whole chain. Lorries need to drive less, so emissions go down. Factories need to produce less plastic, so emissions fall. Consumers can choose more sustainable packs. In this way, you and your company can help move towards a world with lower CO₂ emissions.
How can we reduce emissions together?
We kunnen samen veel doen. Producenten kunnen kiezen voor efficiëntere productieprocessen, lichtere materialen en slimme ontwerpen die minder grondstoffen vergen. Consumenten kunnen bewuster kiezen: bijvoorbeeld door verpakkingen te selecteren die recyclebaar zijn of die zijn gemaakt van hernieuwbare bronnen.
Ook het hergebruik van verpakkingen speelt een rol. Denk aan hersluitbare zakken die langer meegaan of aan verpakkingen die geschikt zijn voor compostering onder de juiste omstandigheden. Elke stap richting een duurzamere verpakking telt mee.
What does this mean for your choice?
Your choice of packaging material directly influences your product’s CO₂ emissions. By choosing a lighter, recyclable or reusable pack, you help cut emissions without sacrificing quality or functionality. More and more brands are taking action here, because it not only benefits the environment, it also meets growing customer expectations.
In short, a conscious packaging choice is a powerful step towards a more sustainable future. For your brand, your customers and the planet.
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