There's a true balance between innovative packaging and environmental protection. While some companies are just beginning to understand and adapt to this, Silgan has been practicing it for quite some time. In short, we're proud to do whatever we can to support our planet — from developing sustainable packaging to managing our operations in an environmentally responsible manner. Here are just some of the ways we do it:
Materials
- Use of resins that can be recycled in today's recycling streams
- Producing bottles from 5% up to 100% PCR content in both PET and HDPE resins
- Processing HDPE tri-layer bottles allowing customers to sandwich PCR in the middle layer while avoiding product contact and allowing for a pristine outer layer and optimum shelf appeal
- Continually evaluating bio-resin alternatives
- Reducing secondary packaging through multi-use returnable corrugate and pallet programs or eliminating cartons completely by utilizing trays or tier sheets
Design
- Optimizing product designs for maximum light-weighting opportunities
- Utilizing TOPS software for maximum cube utilization during transportation and warehousing
Manufacturing
- Investing in new, energy efficient equipment which allows for better light-weighting opportunities across all materials and processes while decreasing energy usage
- Up to five-pass screen printing allows for a package with a smaller carbon footprint than labeled bottles due to reduced energy usage, less transportation and elimination of label backing
- Energy, pollution and waste reduction plans in place for all facilities
If you'd like to know more about how Silgan can help partner with you to meet your company's sustainability goals, please contact:
Nic Ayling
314.523.4347 phone
n.ayling@silganplastics.com e-mail