Today, we integrate recycled material in our packaging where technically possible and requested by customers. In future the plastic packaging industry will have to include minimum thresholds of recycled material by law.
To enable a circular economy for flexible packaging, it is essential to utilize a combination of recycling technologies. Currently, mechanical recycling is the primary method employed. However, incorporating chemical or advanced recycling methods can complement existing technologies, enabling a greater amount of flexible packaging to be recycled.
Fortunately, there are ongoing developments in the field of chemical recycling, with some alternative technologies expected to reach larger production scales in the near future. By acknowledging and accepting these advanced recycling methods, we can increase the recycling capacity for flexible packaging and effectively reuse the recycled materials in the same applications.
To achieve this, we are collaborating closely with suppliers and implementing new solutions, while also adhering to the ISCC Plus certification scheme. Through this partnership with our customers, we aim to contribute to the advancement of a circular economy for flexible packaging.
Starting from 2021, the Wipak Group has successfully obtained the ISCC PLUS certification for multiple facilities across different countries. These certified facilities include Wipak Nastola in Finland, Wipak Walsrode in Germany, Wipak UK, and Wipak Gryspeert in France. Following suit, Wipak Valkeakoski also achieved the certification in January 2022.
