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Sustainability

Sustainability

At BW Flexible Systems, we stay true to our name. We're flexible not only in finding flexible packaging solutions for our customers but also in the way we work. We're a team with versatile experience from all around the world that shares resources, insight, best practices, and perspectives to give our customers a dedicated experience and match them with the best possible solution.

We enjoy collaborating with our customers to develop the sustainable packaging solutions they want and need. Your priorities are our key drivers when it comes to meeting customer needs.

Our Approach

Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Machinery
Sustainable Machinery
Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainable Business Practices

Eco-Friendly Packaging Alternatives from BW Flexible Systems

Sustainable packaging solutions are not a one-size-fits-all approach.

At BW Flexible Systems, we work with you to understand your goals and priorities, identify your challenges, and map out solutions and processes that are appropriate for you and your business goals.

With over 100 years of experience building packaging machines, we've seen packaging materials and trends come and go. At BW Flexible Systems, we pride ourselves on staying up to date on the latest innovations in packaging materials sciences – especially when it comes to advancements in eco-friendly packaging materials.

Considering investing in sustainable packaging? Are there options in plastics beyond your current film capabilities? Our knowledge will help you cut through the noise to find the packaging material and equipment that best suits your product and your goals.

Managing Food Waste in the Packaging Industry

Dec 3, 2024, 13:15 PM
Question : Managing Food Waste in the Packaging Industry

Food waste is a crucial, yet commonly overlooked, piece of any sustainability strategy. In the United States, it is estimated that 30-40% of food supply is wasted, making up about $161 billion dollars' worth of food. In Europe, estimates are around 10% of food wasted, equaling about 130 billion euros a year.

Surplus food that could have fed people in need gets sent to the landfill, effectively wasting everything that went into making that food: the land worked to grow the food, the water, the labor, the energy, and more. Anything that went into producing, processing, transporting, preparing, and more gets wasted when surplus food is disposed of needlessly.

One way we can combat food waste is by ensuring that food is properly packaged and stored, giving it the longest possible shelf-life. Plastic films are the best option for increasing or optimizing shelf-life length, giving more people the chance to consume their food over time, or to pass it on to others.

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