WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, June 28, 2021
Winpak LTD. (“Winpak” or the “Company”)
recently commissioned Circular Matters, a U.S.-based consulting firm dedicated
to bringing about the Circular Economy, to investigate and speak with subject
matter experts to understand the current state of our journey towards a
Circular Economy and the role that chemical recycling may play in progressing
this initiative.
Plastic packaging today is judged largely based
on recyclability. Our industry recognizes with the broad use of plastic
packaging a responsibility exists to look at the entire value chain, including
end-of-life. There is a need to move beyond our current linear economy where
packaging is disposed after use to a Circular Economy where this valuable
resource is collected, re-processed and used again as another package. The
material structures, technologies, and systems required to fully realize this
end state will not occur overnight. However, urgency and industry collaboration
are a priority.
Phillip Crowder, Director, Corporate
Sustainability states, “I am grateful to Circular Matters and the various
contributors in the development of this White Paper. Our industry is at a
crossroads, and I hope this paper provides useful insights on the importance
this technology can have in our vision to create a Circular Economy for
packaging.”
View White Paper
About Winpak
Winpak LTD. manufactures and distributes
high-quality materials and related packaging machines. Winpak’s products are
used primarily for the packaging of perishable foods, beverages and in
health-care applications. Sustainable practices are part of the Company’s daily
work processes and are incorporated into its guidelines and strategic planning.
Learn more about Winpak’s sustainability initiatives at:
https://www.winpak.com/sustainability
For further information,
please contact:
Caroline Schroen
Manager, Corporate Communications
204-889-1015
caroline.schroen@winpak.com
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