Pöppelmann TEKU has recently announced its new recyclable young plant trays in circular grey made from more than 80 percent post-consumer recyclate (PCR), as stated by the company. The plastics specialist is thus dispensing with non-recyclable black material in the product segment of propagation trays.
Automated processes
"The new young plant trays in Circular grey are opaque and UV-resistant. They achieve these properties with a plastic that does not require any black pigments - this is unique in the industry to date. The trays are optimized to meet the needs of young plants. Their design promotes ideal irrigation and drainage - and therefore healthy growth with shorter cultivation times. The stable shape and reinforced edge of the trays support smooth automation."
More focus on the circular economy
Accoding to Pöppelmann TEKU, the new young plant trays from Pöppelmann TEKU consist of at least 80 percent high-quality post-consumer recyclate (PCR), i.e. material that is obtained by recycling previously used products from household recycling collections. After use, the young plant trays can be fully recycled again. The trays in the color Circular grey bear the Blue Angel eco-label and have RecyClass certification, which confirms a recyclate content of at least 80 percent. The Cyclos certification also confirms 100 percent recyclability via the German Dual System (DSD) and comparable recycling collections.
Conserving resources has long been a standard
The range from Pöppelmann TEKU for professional horticulture is now largely made from PCR and can be recycled after use. TEKU has long made its circular plant pots in the Circular360 category made from at least 80 percent PCR in the plastic used in the standard. The young plant tray range is now following suit with the new products in Circular grey. To standardize the range, the trays previously available in the color Circular natural grey are also being converted to Circular grey.
Sven Hoping, Division Manager at Pöppelmann TEKU explains: "More and more companies in the 'green sector' also want to make their production processes more sustainable. This is where we come in and support professional horticulture with modern products that optimize plant growth while protecting the environment and climate."
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Pöppelmann TEKU®
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