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Published: Jun 14, 2018 Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Published: Jun 14, 2018 Updated: Feb 20, 2024

Graham Pollard

Lead Researcher for the Business Development Team with a wealth of knowledge having joined the family business in 1985.

A perfect example of gross overpackaging

Many mail order companies are still over-packaging items being delivered to customers, resulting in wasted materials and resources as they send out “big boxes of nothing”.

 

These deliveries not only waste materials, but also add to the fuel burden of delivery companies. More large boxes leaving warehouses mean larger numbers of lorries on the road.

To save time, money and waste on your packaging, get in touch today.

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PET (1) and HDPE (2) are widely accepted in household recycling waste. Soft/flexible LDPE (4) products like carrier bags can be taken to supermarkets. Remember that recycling facilities differ between councils, so check with your local authority to see what you can put in your home recycling bin.

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PETE

PET or PETE. Polyethylene terephthalate e.g. soft drink bottles, fruit punnets.

2

HDPE

HDPE. High-density polyethylene e.g. milk bottles, shampoo bottles

3

PVC

PVC. Polyvinyl chloride e.g. window frames, shower curtains, toys.

4

LDPE

LDPE. Low-density polyethylene e.g. carrier bags, rings/yokes for multipacks of cans.

5

PP

PP. Polypropylene e.g. bottle caps, margarine tubs, carrier bags.

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PS

PS. Polystyrene e.g. takeaway cups and containers, yoghurt pots.

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OTHER

Other