Detpak - Environment

The natural environment is a topic of hot debate across the globe. Television, radio, the internet and printed press coverage mean that businesses and consumers alike have a greater interest and greater knowledge of the key issues than ever before. So what are we at Detpak doing?

Detpak has worked with sustainable practices over many years and it is an area we continue to develop – in fact it has become second nature to us!

Sustainable Sourcing... Detpak uses paper and board only from 100% plantation forests managed by large reputable raw material suppliers - meaning no old growth forests are used. Detpak regularly audits its suppliers for evidence of sustainability, such as FSC or PEFC accreditation.

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices... In Detpak manufacturing plants we employ practices such as: disposal of waste in line with EPA-approved practices; minimization of manufacturing inputs, such as minimal use of power, and minimisation of solvent based inks and adhesives; re-using production set-up materials; and, using the minimal amount of outer packaging.

Carbon Footprinting... Detpak is currently working with an external carbon management specialist to provide independent analysis of our carbon footprint, and strategies for ongoing reductions.

Closing the Loop... Detpak are pro-actively working with waste management and resource recovery stakeholders to develop increasingly sustainable outcomes for disposal of our products, such as new recycling streams.

Use of Water, Soy or UV Inks... In excess of 90% of Detpak’s products utilise either water, soy or UV inks. These inks are more environmentally friendly than solvent based inks as they use less non-renewable resources and have low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which can be hazardous to health and welfare.

Sourcing Alternate Materials... Detpak already offers, and is actively investigating and trialing, alternate renewable materials to provide further environmentally friendly options for its customers.

Membership of the National Packaging Covenant of Australia... The National Packaging Covenant promotes the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle and educate. Detpak was one of the first signatories to the NPC and is actively committed to all its obligations under the code.

Remember to make your way back to the Detpak website to see how we are progressing on our journey!