Sharpak is excited to unveil its latest advancement in sustainable food and drink packaging: CPAK Jazz. This innovative, recyclable, ovenable CPET tray is specifically designed for the ready-meal market and boasts over 70% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, all sourced exclusively from the UK. This pioneering achievement highlights Sharpak’s steadfast commitment to minimizing environmental impact while bolstering local recycling infrastructure.
Commitment to Sustainability
At Sharpak, sustainability serves as a fundamental principle that influences every facet of the business. With a rich history of innovation and technical expertise, the company has developed packaging solutions that seamlessly blend functionality with environmental responsibility. CPAK Jazz epitomizes these efforts, setting new standards for product design and sustainable practices in food and drink packaging.
Enhancing the Jazz Waste Stream
A notable aspect of CPAK Jazz is its incorporation of recycled Jazz plastic, which historically poses challenges for reuse due to its color variations. Sharpak’s UK-sourced Jazz undergoes a thorough cleaning process before blending with a masterbatch to ensure consistent color. This approach not only reduces dependence on virgin materials but also revitalizes a material that is notoriously difficult to recycle, ultimately fostering demand for Jazz plastic within the recycling market.
“We are immensely proud to introduce CPAK Jazz, a true milestone in our journey towards more sustainable packaging solutions,” states Tim Roberts, Sales Director of Sharpak’s Bridgewater facility. “By utilizing entirely UK-sourced recycled materials, CPAK Jazz not only supports local recycling efforts but also helps to close the loop on difficult-to-recycle materials like Jazz plastic. This product represents our vision of a more sustainable future, where innovation and responsibility go hand in hand. We will continue to challenge ourselves and the industry to achieve outstanding results, for both our customers and the environment.”
Highlights of CPAK Jazz:
– Fully Recyclable: CPAK Jazz is a mono-material tray categorized as ‘Recycle’ by the On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) and can be collected through kerbside recycling initiatives.
– UK-Sourced Recycled Content: The tray consists of over 70% post-consumer recycled material, sourced entirely from the UK, as verified by an external audit.
– Incorporates Recycled Jazz: CPAK Jazz effectively utilizes recycled Jazz plastic, a material traditionally challenging to recycle due to its color variations. By employing recycled Jazz, Sharpak actively supports this waste stream, promotes the material’s circularity, and drives its demand for reuse.
– Exceptional Performance: Tailored to meet the rigorous demands of the ready-meal market, CPAK Jazz delivers outstanding performance while maintaining environmental responsibility.
– Color Flexibility: Although pastel green is the standard color, various options are available to cater to diverse market requirements.
– Proudly Made in the UK: CPAK Jazz is manufactured at Sharpak’s state-of-the-art facility in Bridgwater, ensuring a premium product that is made in the UK.
A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainable Packaging
The creation of CPAK Jazz was guided by a holistic perspective on sustainability. Sharpak established clear objectives: minimize reliance on virgin materials, reduce the carbon footprint through local sourcing, and enhance the UK’s recycling efforts. CPAK Jazz successfully meets these goals, establishing a new benchmark in sustainable food and drink packaging for the ready-meal sector.
For further details, please visit www.sharpak.co.uk.
