Circularity of cartons: the present of UNIQ packaging

UNIQ packaging, the sectorial quality seal of AFCO is 100% carton, renewable, biodegradable and compostable. Its vegetable fibre is reused more than 25 times by recycling 100% of the packaging used. Therefore, this recycled cardboard is also reused cardboard in its essence.

The carton industry remains committed to the future. With the combination of renewability and recyclability, the natural cycle of the material is formed, regenerating and returning to its beginning. In addition, citizens play a key role in social circularity and product recycling. The value chain is fully aware of the future prospects as well as the potential of this chain to lead a new model based on circular bioeconomy and decarbonisation.

A decarbonisation that is articulated in its entirety to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030 and that has been implemented in the carton sector since the nineties, reducing 40% carbon emissions.

UNIQ is committed to circularity and for new formulas to ensure that fruit and vegetables reach the consumer in optimum condition, it adds value to the fresh produce chain with its family of packaging.

The quality seal offers the market 100% cardboard packaging, a recyclable, renewable and biodegradable material. Designed for today’s packaging lines and logistics circuit, they offer, easy handling, printable and customisable, safe and hygienic. They presented as an alternative to other materials due to their unbeatable commitment to the Circular Economy.

Thanks to recycling, the fibres of used carton packaging are reused more than 25 times without losing quality, making the most of resources and avoiding waste

AFCO’s sectoral report makes it clear that the carton sector is an example of sustainability in Spain, as it generates more than 23,700 jobs and is the third largest producer in Europe, behind Germany and Italy. Furthermore, the Spanish carton industry plays a key role in society and the economy, serving multiple activities, contributing to gaining efficiency and optimising the packaging, logistics, transport and sales processes of an infinite number of products.

Carton has a role in consumption in many sectors, especially in the food industry and, in the case of UNIQ packaging, in agricultural products, with a consumption of 25.06%. The average production of corrugated board per inhabitant per year closed 2021 at 65.9 kg, 5 points higher than the previous year.

Cardboard packaging continues to be choice for spanish consumers, who, are demanding that industry and brands commit to the circular economy.