sustainable packaging
DESCRIPTION
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Packaging protects and promotes food, beverage, and consumer products across the globe. Packaging is expected to grow at an average rate of 3.4% over the next decade (according to Smithers Pira), and most producers of consumer goods are seeking ways to enhance their sustainability initiatives. This presentation will cover trends in sustainable packaging, and how adhesives can enhance and enable your package designs. Get more on our packaging solutions @ www.hbfuller.com/packaging-solutionsTRANSCRIPT
Enabling Sustainable Packaging Through Adhesives
Kelli Millslagle
PACK EXPO | November 2014
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Did you know, that in the U.S. we create 251 million tons of household waste per year?
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Sustainable packaging is a growing industry
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Sustainable packaging market 2008 – 2018 ($ billion)
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Due to the increasing population, the sustainable
packaging market is predicted to become #1
challenge facing companies by 2023.
What is sustainable packaging?
5 major cornerstones
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Is the package made of recycled materials?1.
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Is the packaging beneficial, safe & healthy for individuals and communities throughout it’s life cycle?
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Is the package sourced, manufactured, transported and recycled using renewable energy?
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Is the package manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices?
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Is the package physically designed to optimize materials and energy?5.
Reduce | Reuse
Recycle | Rethink
Over the last several years, we have seen the industry embrace and adopt the 4R’s into their packages and processes.
Reduce the amount of packaging.
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Reusable packaging that can keep food lasting longer and reduce spoilage.
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Recycled materials. Retailers are using a larger percentage of recycled materials in both paperboard and PET packages.
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Rethink how
Sustainability goals
Reduce carbon foot print• Water
• Energy
• Air
• Renewable resources
How do adhesives enable sustainability?
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Problem:Thinner, more flexible PET bottles make it harder for the adhesive to keep the label attached.
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Solution:Clarity® labeling adhesives
Flexible and soft
Strong
Clean machining
Low odor
Fast speed of set
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Quaker®
Real Medleys ®
– retail ready package
Two-piece tray and
cover that had to be
manually packed
Problem: How to reduce packaging material and add functionality?
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Solution:One-piece regular slotted carton with Sesame® Tape Technology.
Which saved the customer…
300TONS of paper
23 lessTRUCKLOADS
50%efficiency
gain in packing
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$300KOver
savings
Savings are based on estimated paper market
rates, line operating costs and freight.
Liquamelt® System for case and carton sealing.Cool on Delivery – Hot on Demand
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What are you doing to join the effort?