See How Leading Manufacturers Are Cutting Plastic – Without Compromising protection
You’re not alone in facing pressure to reduce plastic. But the right changes don’t just tick a sustainability box — they can improve protection, reduce costs, and unlock compliance benefits.
In these short case studies, see how two UK manufacturers partnered with Maxpack to reduce or eliminate plastic in packaging — achieving measurable results across cost, carbon, and operational performance.
Sector: Sector: UK Food Manufacturer
NanoStretch™ vs 17mu Film
Challenge Wrapping 120 pallets per day using 17mu conventional film meant 350g of plastic per pallet, high disposal costs, and frequent roll changes slowing production.
Change Switched to 12mu NanoStretch™ film with machine settings optimised for maximum pre-stretch.
Results Plastic reduced by 45% – saving 3.5 tonnes a year. Roll changes down 30%, boosting line speed. Improved load stability, reducing transit damage
Impact Material savings, efficiency gains, and a significant step toward sustainability targets.
Sector: Sector: UK Distribution Centre
PalletPAL™ vs Plastic Strapping
Challenge Securing pallets with plastic strapping for internal movement was time-consuming, causing product damage from strap tension, and generating large volumes of plastic waste.
Change Replaced plastic strapping with PalletPAL™ reusable pallet securing system, removing the need for single-use strapping and simplifying load securing.
Results Plastic waste reduced by 100% – eliminating over 4 tonnes a year. Securing time cut by 40%, improving dispatch speed. Gentle yet firm hold, preventing product damage
Impact Removed over 4 tonnes of plastic waste a year, improved safety, and cut securing time by 40%. The closed-loop system advances ESG goals by reducing environmental impact and increasing operational efficiency.
3 January 2024
