Until now there have been very few sustainable alternatives to stretch pallet wrap made from new, virgin plastic. While there are reusable wraps in market, and we would highly recommend investigating these, they are often only suitable if the wrap is used within a closed loop system.In 2020, we began producing a certified home compostable pallet wrap before deciding we could do a lot better – we could make pallet wrap from 100% recycled plastic pollution and clean up the environment in Southeast Asia at the same time.
Let's break down the key criteria that Certified 'Ocean Bound Plastic' must meet and why plastic pollution collected from up to 50km from the coast is considered 'Ocean Bound'. Spoiler alert: Water plays a crucial role in transporting plastic from miles inland to the ocean!
By just looking at the end-of-use part of a product lifecycle, you’re only seeing a small part of the story and when it comes to paper there are some important considerations and questions.
Is all recycled plastic created equal? The short answer is no! Recycled plastics fall into two key categories; pre-consumer and post-consumer, but first, let’s talk virgin …
