WZ Packaging Shortlisted for Most Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solution
January 2025
We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2025, and we need your support to help us reach the final! Our Enviro ultra-thin laminates, which combine functional layers with recyclability, have earned us a place in the Most Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solution category.
This award celebrates cutting-edge advancements in eco-friendly packaging, and we are incredibly proud to be in the running among some tough competition. Now, we’re asking for your help to get us across the finish line.
To cast your vote, simply click on the link below, fill in your details, and then scroll to the third page, where you’ll find our category—Most Innovative Sustainable Packaging Solution. Once there, please vote for WZ Packaging.
Direct voting link: https://finelight.fillout.com/t/hjfcnbB7HXus Voting closes on 28th February 2025.
We truly appreciate your support and thank you in advance for helping us make it to the final!
WZ Packaging Recognised for Commitment to Sustainability by Ecovadis
January 2025
WZ Packaging has made significant strides in sustainability, earning recognition for their commitment to environmental and social responsibility by being awarded the Committed Badge from EcoVadis. This prestigious achievement highlights the company’s dedication to continuous improvement in key areas such as environmental impact, labour rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.
EcoVadis evaluates businesses on four critical pillars—environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This badge affirms that WZ Packaging has a solid management system in place to meet these rigorous standards. EcoVadis is a trusted, independent provider of sustainability ratings and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains.
Operations Manager Stuart Poyner’s statement reflects the team’s pride: “It is a big accomplishment for our Team and gives us a clear roadmap for continuous improvement,” he said, emphasizing that sustainability is a core part of their operations.
This recognition reinforces WZ Packaging’s commitment to responsible business practices and paves the way for future advancements in sustainability.
PACKEXPO
September 2024
Discover the “WZ Enviro Range” of sustainable packaging materials at Pack Expo International 2024
WZ Packaging is excited to announce our participation in Pack Expo International 2024, from November 3rd to 6th at McCormick Place, Chicago.
Visit us at Booth W-23013 to explore our innovative packaging solutions that protect your products and fulfil your environmental expectations.
Pack Expo International is the global event of the Americas, it attracts over 45,000 world class packaging professionals and showcases the latest advancements in packaging technology with the slogan “It’s Everything You Need,”.
This year, WZ will be there, we are eager to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate how our eco-friendly solutions can move your projects forward!
Join us at Pack Expo International 2024, to discover emerging trends, engage with global innovators, and learn how WZ’s cutting-edge solutions can help to drive your business into the future.
See you at Pack Expo International 2024 in Chicago. We can’t wait!
BRCGS awards AA certification to WZ Packaging
October 2023
We are proud to report that WZ Packaging has maintained the top quality standard in food grade packaging materials, achieving AA accreditation in the British Retail Consortium Global Standard (BRCGS).
BRCGS Packaging Materials is the leading global standard recognised by retailers and specifiers for product safety, quality and operational criteria and confirms that our site is providing products that are quality assured, legally compliant, and authentic.
BRCGS also helps to support us in our drive for sustainable and environmental-friendly packaging.
Managing Director Jan Hurban said “Our renewed BRCGS AA accreditation reassures our clients and their customers that the service we provide meets the highest standards of food quality and safety. It reflects the dedication of our entire team, to their commitment, excellence, and hard work”.
A copy of our certificate can be found in the BRCGS Directory: https://directory.brcgs.com/
FSC® certification: Supporting healthy forests
October 2023
At WZ Packaging we have always sourced our materials responsibly. Forest Stewardship Council FSC® certification helps us to make even better decisions.
We are FSC® certified with our current certificate being valid until 2026. Last week our plant in Telford was audited by the FSC® to ensure we were still fully compliant and up to date with all the criteria and Chain of Custody standards. We are pleased to confirm that we passed the audit with flying colours.
FSC® certified material is tracked all along the supply chain and kept separate from non-certified material. From beginning to end, the product is environmentally compliant with FSC® criteria and expectations.
Certification with the FSC® ensures we are supporting environmentally and socially responsible forestry, protecting the future of our forests and standing against harmful practices like deforestation and illegal logging. We are very proud to be a part of this important mission.
You can find a copy of our certificate here.
Inside Food & Drink
October 2023
Inside Food & Drink magazine recently spoke to Amanda Willepotte from our Commercial Team ,about our latest innovations and sustainable developments , read the whole article here ..
A Bright Future
August 2023
At WZ we have completed the installation of 1320 solar panels at our Telford plant. “Using solar power will reduce our carbon dioxide emissions significantly, lessen our reliance on conventional energy and ultimately benefit the environment “said Stuart Poyner, Operations Manager.
The sun is the earth’s most plentiful source of energy and is renewable, meaning that it will never be used up. At WZ approximately half of the roof area is now covered by solar panels; photovoltaic cells on the panels convert sunlight into direct currency electricity which is then converted into power to drive the machines. It creates no carbon emissions or greenhouse gases making it a “clean” energy source.
In terms of Co2 savings, the installation will offset 127 tons of carbon dioxide per annum which is the equivalent of 43.9 tons of waste being recycled instead of going to landfill, or over 315,000 miles driven by an average vehicle.
The other good news is that we don’t even have to worry about the weather in the UK! Solar energy systems can generate electricity in any climate. Whilst cloudy days do reduce the amount of electricity produced, cold does not affect productivity.
In association with Creating Tomorrow’s Forest, the emissions from the production and transport of the solar panel installation have been fully offset by planting 53 trees to help restore biodiversity in the UK.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment the company is continuously monitoring the environmental performance of our production facility. We will continue to adopt renewable energy and efficiency solutions and encourage a lower carbon waste infrastructure across the supply chain as part of the target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
