RECYCLING OUR PRODUCT PACKAGING
Whilst we're dedicated to supplying sustainable insulation solutions to support energy efficiency in buildings, we also continually strive for improvements in our manufacturing and supply chain operations to improve quality and minimise our impact on the environment.
Our individual products and the pallets they sit on are wrapped in low-density polyethylene (LDPE4) plastic, which is made of 30-50% (depending on the supplier) recycled plastic content and is fully recyclable.
A SMALLER CARBON FOOTPRINT
Our 3-tier industry-leading compression-packaging technology allows us to load more product per pack or pallet, and therefore onto each truck that leaves our factories.
This means less packaging used per m2 of insulation, fewer vehicles on our roads, so less associated CO2 emissions. It also means less transport, handling and storage space required for our customers.
- Less vehicles on the roads
- Less plastic packaging
- Less ink
- Less harmful packaging
WHAT ELSE IS KNAUF INSULATION DOING TO REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE?
In 2021 we further improved our industry-leading compression packaging, and increased the amount of material per pack or pallet for our glass mineral wool products.
We use advanced packaging technology to achieve a maximum 10:1 compression ratio. This allows us to pack more insulation per pallet and load more insulation onto each truck, reducing the number of trucks on the road and minimising storage and handling for our customers.
To attain this level of compression, we use robust plastics, specifically LDPE4, which are recyclable and support our sustainability goals.
Additionally, we've reduced unused plastics, offcuts, and waste in our manufacturing and packaging processes, further decreasing our plastic usage.