Folly Wood, Flitwick
REDUCING PACKAGING IMPACT
REDUCING FOOD WASTE
Recycling our products We choose our materials to fit with recycling process. The recyclability of our products is shown in line with 2023 OPRL guidelines, and we support the differing legislations across the world, publishing available details for other countries. We also advocate the use of recycled materials in our board, film, and lids wherever possible.
Food preservation Enhancing shelf-life and preserving food means more time to sell and consume food, reducing food waste. Heat seal packaging Heat seal packaging reduces air flow to food product, extending shelf-life to 2 days and beyond, dependent on contents. Even a short extension of 1 day can significantly reduce food waste.
Composting our products We pioneered compostable packaging in the 1990s and many of our products can be composted in line with EN13432. We partner with providers offering composting machinery to help our customers to set up on-site closed-loop waste management systems.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (M.A.P.)
Food waste is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. M.A.P. solutions can extend shelf-life over 10 days to reduce this*. M.A.P. replaces air with a protective gas mix, that can extend shelf-life, allowing longer distribution journeys and increased selling time.
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* WRAP Food Surplus and Waste in the UK
Tel: +44 (0)1525 712 261 • sales@colpacpackaging.com • www.colpacpackaging.com
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