From flexible plastic solutions to sustainable paper alternatives
Flexible packaging plays an essential role in preserving our products while meeting the changing demands of environmentally conscious consumers. A flexible packaging revolution is underway, from plastic where it's needed to paper.
Plastic films provide a protective barrier against moisture, light and air, extending the shelf life of products. This increased protection is crucial for the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Personalisation, barriers and visibility: The flexibility of plastic films allows for versatile design options, giving brands the opportunity to customise their packaging to reinforce their visual identity. The transparency of plastic packaging also allows consumers to see the product, enhancing the shopping experience.
Transition to paper-based packaging: A necessary step towards sustainability - CGP COATING INNOVATION and its team of experts can help.
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Transition packaging, from plastic to paper :
Ecology and sustainability : Paper packaging is increasingly being adopted because of its reduced environmental impact compared to plastic. Paper packaging is often sustainably sourced, biodegradable and recyclable, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Consumer acceptance : Consumers are increasingly aware of environmental issues. Paper packaging is perceived as an environmentally-friendly alternative, which can reinforce the positive perception of a brand in the eyes of customers.
Versatility and innovation:Paper packaging has made significant advances in terms of strength and flexibility. Manufacturers now offer paper solutions for a variety of applications, paving the way for a smooth transition without compromising functionality.
A balanced future : The transition to paper-based packaging does not mean abandoning the advantages of flexible plastic packaging, but rather striking a balance between functional efficiency and environmental responsibility. Constant innovation in packaging materials offers opportunities to reconcile consumer needs with sustainability requirements.
Ultimately, the choice between flexible plastic packaging and paper alternatives depends on the specific needs of each product and the commitment to a reduced environmental footprint. Combining the functionality of plastic with the sustainability of paper offers a promising future for the packaging industry, where environmental awareness drives innovation.
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Demand is changing, and consumers no longer want to remain mere spectators of the deteriorating climate. They feel involved in the act of purchasing and its consequences for the environment.
The rules are changing, the environmental shift has been taken and is part of a regulatory and fiscal framework, the movement is unstoppable and markets are closing to the least green companies.
The supply side is changing, companies are reducing their environmental footprint, we are learning to consume fewer resources and less energy, to generate less greenhouse gas and waste, and to create products that can be recycled.
Over several phases of the product life cycle. We can help you to sort waste more quickly and recover it where appropriate.
Proof in figures
What are the results of this continuous improvement approach?
The life cycle analysis has enabled us to highlight the 5 items that have the greatest impact, namely :
raw materials, particularly paper
water consumption
electricity and gas consumption. and waste reduction.
CGP INDUSTRIES is a pioneer in the environmental approach with the sorting and recovery of our waste, the introduction of eco-design and the completion of an Energy Diagnostic and Carbon Footprint for the site.
CGP INDUSTRIES continues to improve its environmental performance, focusing on energy savings:
• 315,000 kWh/year thanks to the installation of 6 Electronic Variable Speed Drives on our furnace and compressor motors. • 26,000 kWh/year thanks to its policy of optimising lighting in the workshops by replacing old luminaires with ferromagnetic ballasts with new luminaires with electronic ballasts. • 2,200,000 kWh/year thanks to the launch of a heat recovery project, using the hot air discharged by the furnaces to preheat incoming air. • 14% less gas used thanks to a reduction in furnace extraction rates.
Areas for future improvement :
172,000 kWh/year by installing destratifiers throughout the workshop.
CGP INDUSTRIES is a pioneer in the environmental approach with the sorting and recovery of our waste, the introduction of eco-design and the completion of an Energy Diagnostic and Carbon Footprint for the site. CGP INDUSTRIES continues to improve its environmental performance, focusing on energy savings: • 315,000 kWh/year thanks to the installation of 6 Electronic Variable Speed Drives on our furnace and compressor motors. • 26,000 kWh/year thanks to its policy of optimising lighting in the workshops by replacing old luminaires with ferromagnetic ballasts with new luminaires with electronic ballasts. • 2,200,000 kWh/year thanks to the launch of a heat recovery project, using the hot air discharged by the furnaces to preheat incoming air. • 14% less gas used thanks to a reduction in furnace extraction rates.
Areas for future improvement :
172,000 kWh/year by installing destratifiers throughout the workshop.
AN ECO-DESIGNED RANGE: STABULON® ANTI-SLIP SPACER PADS
Why is the STABULON® anti-slip spacer range eco-designed?
The Green Touch is not a niche, it's a profitable and winning value proposition that we'd like to share with you.
Greener, but not more expensive! It's obvious.
Greener, but no worse! All our products perform identically to products before the approach.
For as many people as possible ... our products are a service to you, whether you are sensitive to environmental arguments or not. They enable you to reduce your costs, cut your packaging consumption and reduce your waste.
Visibly green! To reinforce our commitment to our planet, we have created an Eco-LOGO on all the products in the range, attesting to our efforts to improve environmental performance at several stages in the product life cycle. Thanks to our Eco-logo, you can identify the eco-designed approach of the product and communicate.
Different in use! Thanks to us, all products bearing the Eco-logo go straight into the paper bin, so we can help you sort your waste more quickly and recycle your waste where appropriate. For the rest, all the functional and application characteristics have remained unchanged.
Areas for future improvement :
172,000 kWh/year by installing destratifiers throughout the workshop.