Why are PCR regenerated materials used in logistics packaging
PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) recycled materials will be used in logistics packaging, mainly based on considerations of environmental protection, cost, performance, and other aspects, as follows:
1. Environmental factors
Reduce waste: The use of PCR recycled materials can reuse plastic and other waste after consumption, reduce the amount of landfill and incineration, lower environmental pressure, and help alleviate the pollution caused by plastic waste to ecosystems, soil, and water sources.
Reduce carbon emissions: Compared to producing virgin plastics, producing PCR recycled materials requires less energy and resources. Taking plastic PCR recycled materials as an example, the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide during the production process has been significantly reduced, which meets the global requirements for environmental protection and sustainable development, and helps the logistics industry achieve green transformation.
Promoting circular economy: The extensive use of PCR recycled materials in logistics packaging can promote the resource recycling of the entire society, form a closed loop from the consumption end to the production end, promote the development of circular economy, and enable resources to be more efficiently utilized in the economic system.
2. Cost factors
Price advantage: In many cases, the price of PCR regenerated materials is lower than that of native materials. For the logistics industry, the amount of packaging used is huge, and using PCR recycled materials can reduce packaging costs, especially in large-scale logistics packaging applications, where cost savings are significant and can improve the economic benefits of enterprises.
Stable supply: With the continuous improvement of the waste recycling system, the supply of PCR regenerated materials is relatively stable. Logistics companies do not have to worry about supply shortages caused by fluctuations in the raw material market, which is conducive to ensuring the normal production and supply of logistics packaging.
3. Performance factors
Good physical properties: After advanced recycling and processing technology, PCR regenerated materials can maintain good physical properties such as strength, toughness, water resistance, etc., which can meet the basic requirements of logistics packaging in protecting products, facilitating transportation and storage, and ensuring that products are not damaged during the logistics process.
Strong processability: PCR regenerated materials have similar processing properties to raw materials and can be processed using various molding processes such as blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, etc., making it convenient to produce various forms of logistics packaging, such as plastic turnover boxes, pallets, packaging bags, etc., to meet the needs of different logistics scenarios.
4. Policy and market factors
Policy promotion: Governments around the world have introduced policies and regulations to encourage the use of recycled materials and restrict the use of virgin plastics. In order to comply with policy requirements and avoid punishment for violations, logistics companies actively use PCR recycled materials as packaging materials.
Market demand: With the continuous improvement of consumers' environmental awareness, more and more consumers tend to purchase products that use environmentally friendly packaging. The use of PCR recycled material packaging by logistics companies can help enhance the company's social image, meet consumers' demand for environmentally friendly products, and enhance market competitiveness.