Sika Everbuild is increasing the sustainability of its packaging by using repurposed or recycled plastic across its core product range.
The company is aiming to reduce its use of virgin plastic by embarking on a mass roll-out of new, more sustainable packaging which it anticipates will save more than 400 tonnes of virgin plastic this year alone. The first phase focuses on a number of popular products, including Stixall adhesive and Fastfix jointing compound, with a view to converting the packaging across more product ranges in due course. Customers will be able to easily identify the new packaging thanks to its dark grey colour.
Hannah Sumner, Senior Product Manager said: “Owing to the nature of many of our building chemical products, particularly our sealant and adhesive range, it isn’t currently possible to recycle or reuse our packaging as it can’t be cleaned to the standard required for onward recycling. That is why we have been keen to explore alternatives to using raw virgin plastics in the initial construction of our packaging in the meantime. Not only is this the stage of the process that we have the most control over but it’s here where we can make a real difference to limiting the environmental impact of our products, with no detriment to their performance or usability.
“We will be announcing other updates as we move towards our goal of using recycled or repurposed plastic as the main element of all our packaging, but the feedback that we have received from the initial roll-out of a select number of sealant and adhesive product lines has been really positive. It’s the first step on a long journey ahead but we’re committed to staying on track and helping both our stockists and end-users choose a more sustainable option, without having to compromise. By making small changes to the way we do things, we can all do our bit to protect the planet for future generations to come.”
