Sustainability
Proud of our Planet
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors:
we borrow it from our children
Here at WZ Packaging we take our environmental, social and economic responsibilities seriously and are fully committed to making a contribution to a sustainable future; from our innovative approach to creating sustainable packaging alternatives to how we operate our business. Sustainability is an integral part of our daily practices. We are fully compliant with all legal requirements and have relevant environmental policies in place (equivalent to ISO 14001).
We constantly innovate to design our products to meet the challenges of the circular economy – WZ Enviro Product Range – click here for more info
Continuous improvement of the environmental performance of our production facility regarding raw materials, emissions, energy and waste:
- Waste recycling – all in house scrap and waste is segregated and re-used or sent to recycling facilities
- Investment in renewable energy
- installation of solar panels leading to the reduction of our carbon footprint and energy costs
We work with supply chain partners to reduce environmental impacts along the value chain
We continuously review and promote health and safety in the workplace with the aim of continuous improvement of our working practices to protect our people. The safety of our employees is paramount
- HSSE Policy
- We provide comprehensive tailored training to all employees, highlighting awareness and understanding of the hazards attached to their roles.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Bike2Work Scheme is an approved government initiative designed to get more people cycling to work and living healthier lives whilst also reducing carbon emissions
- Charitable Donations – we seek to support our local community with regular donations to local good causes.
A Bright Future
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.
Packaging is needed to protect
and preserve products and prevent food waste.
If we are to pass on a world with a healthy environment
to future generations, we need to ensure the best protection
with minimum resources and an efficient end of packaging life solution.
WZ Packaging promotes the use of Life CycleThinking to assess the overall resource
efficiency and environmental impacts of products and packaging solutions.
Flexible packaging minimises the use of resources and energy throughout the supply chain, enabling the optimisation of packaging functionality and the best use of resources. This has the potential to deliver considerable economic, environmental and social benefits and is often the closest to “The Perfect Fit“
Sustainability is an integral part of everything we do at WZ, as more and more we strive to meet the needs of our customers, the consumer and ultimately our planet.
We are working with our Key Accounts and industry partners towards a vision of a Circular Economy , in which it is also crucial to develop packaging solutions which can be recycled as much as possible.
Sustainability is an integral part of everything we do at WZ, as more and more we strive to meet the needs of our customers, the consumer and ultimately our planet.
Flexible packaging minimises the use of resources and energy throughout the supply chain, enabling the optimisation of packaging functionality and the best use of resources. This has the potential to deliver considerable economic, environmental and social benefits and is often the closest to “The Perfect Fit“
We are working with our Key Accounts and industry partners towards a vision of a Circular Economy , in which it is also crucial to develop packaging solutions which can be recycled as much as possible.
“The core purpose of packaging is to protect products, which in the case of certain consumer goods is critical for nutrition and health. In future, packaging will continue to provide appropriate protection while further decreasing its environmental footprint and effect on global warming. The packaging waste generated will be reduced to a minimum and its inherent resources will be recovered and recycled, without polluting the natural environment. Flexible packaging solutions, allowing the proper delivery of food, pharmaceuticals, and other essential products with a very limited amount of material used, will play a key role in accomplishing this vision.” (Flexible Packaging Europe)
WZ Packaging are active members of :
Flexible Packaging Europe
Sustainability Committee
OPRL – An environmental labelling
and certification scheme
EAFA
Foil Sustainability Action Group