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When thinking about packaging and its related environmental impacts, there is more than just end-life to consider…
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How was this made?
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How much water did it use?
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How much electricity did it use?
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How was it transported?
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How many materials are involved?
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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.
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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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