When thinking about packaging and its related environmental impacts, there is more than just end-life to consider…
How was this made?
How much water did it use?
How much electricity did it use?
How was it transported?
How many materials are involved?
How heavy are the inputs and the finished product?
When our sustainable options just aren't quite the right fit, rest assured that you're still making a difference simply by choosing Rootree™ Flexible Packaging.
Flexible packaging weighs less than all other packaging materials.
To package 27 litres of liquid
takes
50
LBS
of
glass
3
LBS
of
aluminum
6
LBS
of
rigid
plastic
or
26 trucks of unfilled glass jars
One truck of unfilled flexible packaging
Fewer trucks means lower costs and fewer emissions.
Did you know?
- Flexible packaging can prolong shelf life.
- Products packaged in flexible packaging are less likely to be damaged in transit.
- Flexible packaging features easy-open tops, an accessibility benefit for consumers.
Ready to buy?
Not all flexible packaging producers are created equal.
Recycling
Company | Location | Accepts | What They Do |
---|---|---|---|
TerraCycle | 24+ countries worldwide | Almost anything | After collecting through drop-off programs, free collection programs, and corporation-funded programs, they then reuse, upcycle, recycle, and compost accordingly. |
Trex | Canada United States | Soft, film plastics | Through their store drop-off programs, they collect and use film plastics to manufacture composite decking. |
Looking for more sustainable options?
Rootree is pushing the limits and leading the industry towards a more environmentally conscious future.
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