Paardekooper is transitioning from virgin OPP flower sleeves to Recy Clear rOPP 70% sleeves. This material is made from 70% post-consumer recycled content.
The Recy Clear rOPP sleeves are the latest addition to Paardekooper's comprehensive floral packaging line. Compared to standard OPP sleeves, Recy Clear offers a reduced environmental impact, Paardekooper states. Paardekooper's independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) center has conducted peer-reviewed studies aiming to demonstrate the substantial benefits of these new sleeves. Additionally, the company holds Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certifications.
John van Berkel, Business Development Manager Flexibles, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "With Recy Clear, we are clearly the front-runner in our industry. The material is crystal clear, we have all the necessary certificates and the necessary LCA calculations to share a much better product on the market. We have such confidence in this product that we have committed to making it our business standard."
According to Paardekooper, the decision to replace OPP with Recy Clear rOPP sleeves is part of their broader commitment to sustainability and innovation. "This transition not only aligns with the company's environmental goals but also reflects its dedication to setting industry standards. By producing Recy Clear at various locations worldwide, including our factory in Kenya and the new factory in Kosovo, Paardekooper reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation, further enhancing the sustainability of their products."
Moreover, Paardekooper has updated the design of some of their sleeves with Terra specifications, making them suitable for use on Terra Packing machines and approximately one inch shorter. Paardekooper claims that this modification conserves material, enhances sustainability, and improves profitability. Despite initial customer hesitations about the new standard sizes, extensive testing has confirmed the efficacy and benefits of this design change.
As part of the Royal Dutch Paardekooper Group, Terra International sleeve-packing machines are integral to the sleeve packaging process. These machines have been tested to make them comply with the new rOPP specifications and design.
Paardekooper is now phasing out its inventory of virgin OPP sleeves. Most new orders will be fulfilled with the new Recy Clear rOPP sleeves.
For more information:
Royal Dutch Paardekooper Group
paardekoopergroup.com