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With Earth Day just around the corner on 22 April 2016, campaigns to inspire environmental change are abound. Due to the ever-increasing amounts of waste and carbon emissions generated, there is an urgency for businesses to adopt more eco-friendly processes and solutions.
Packaging is a key area of concern for businesses, not just in terms of product packaging, but also where large quantities of sacks are required to store and carry materials and goods.
A more practical alternative would be for businesses to consider bulk bags or flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), which are large containers specially designed for carrying huge quantities of materials. These are sometimes known as builders bags, as they are used by tradesmen to store construction supplies.
Bulk bags are often designed for multi-trip use, whereas sacks are not meant to be reused. As such, one bulk bag replaces the need for a pallet of multiple smaller sacks. This significantly reduces the cost of packaging, and more importantly, reduces waste and the impact on the environment.
Modern-day FIBCs are made with woven polypropylene (PP) fabric. PP is a type of thermoplastic polymer that is lightweight and highly durable, thanks to its resistance against water, mildew, heat, shrinking and stretching. These features make bulk bags suitable for housing and safely transporting a wide range of materials, from powder and sand, to pellets and aggregates.
PVC bulk bags: Waterproof and long-lasting
Taking things one step further is the long-lasting PVC bulk bag. With a life expectancy of more than three years, less waste is generated, which reduces a business’ impact on the environment.
Cliffe Packaging offer unique PVC (SFX) bulk bags that are manufactured from PVC-coated polyester fabric with all-welded seams, making this variant extremely durable and completely watertight. They are ideal for businesses dealing with expensive hydroscopic products that require protection from harsh external environments.
For more information on this eco-friendly FIBC, see our PVC bulk bags page.
Are you looking to reduce production costs whilst increasing output? What if you could achieve both and more, yet still reduce your business’ impact on the environment? Sometimes the best solution may not be the most obvious one. If you’ve been looking for ways to improve your supply chain process, it may not be apparent that the solution could be the very thing holding your product – your bulk bags.
As a bulk packaging specialist, Cliffe Packaging has teamed up with numerous companies to propose improvements that have led to significant, positive results. In one instance, we were brought in as a consultant to recommend methods for optimising a client’s supply process.
The results? In the first phase of evaluation alone, we found that making minor adjustments to the size and weight of the client’s bulk packaging enabled them to reduce bag unit cost and increase bag capacity by 20%, therefore reducing bag usage. This also allowed them to reduce their impact on the environment, with fewer bulk bags required and less waste produced.
Could your business benefit from working with a bulk packaging specialist?
If your business currently uses bulk bags, or if you are considering using bulk bags, there is a high chance that a bulk packaging specialist like Cliffe Packaging can recommend improvements. For companies using standard sized bulk packaging, it is essential that you consider the benefits of customised bags. Standard sizes may seem cheaper upfront but end up costing you more money in the long run.
Why not speak to a technical expert at Cliffe Packaging? We have the expertise and experience to recommend the optimum specification based on your requirements. You can send an email to sales@cliffepackaging.com or better yet, give us a call on 0845 4811 200.
