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begreen eco-friendly food packaging
Consumer demand for packaging and products made from alternative materials continues to drive our commitment to the transition to low-carbon products and solutions and to those supporting circular economy.
Our customers in the food service, food and retail industries want to respond to new consumer-centric trends and are increasingly looking for products that are recyclable, reusable and have a low environmental impact. Our customers trust us to provide them with expert advice on packaging trends and legislation that provide the data they need to report effectively, make informed decisions, and help them choose the solutions they need to meet their sustainability goals.
Sustainability and social responsibility are very important parts of our company’s strategy. This endeavor offers innovative solutions that contribute to reducing negative impacts on the environment. Responsible use can be based on the use of alternative feedstocks, reuse and recycling. We consider it our priority mission to take an active part in the implementation of Hungary’s environmental protection efforts by influencing fixed customer habits and trends, and by integrating a new customer culture.
An environmentally conscious approach is a top priority for us, so we pay close attention to catering and gastronomic packaging that is made from natural ingredients and decomposes during composting, or is made from recycled materials such as paper packaging. As of July 2021, the use of single-use plastic plates, cutlery, ear sticks and mixers, as well as cups, food boxes and other products made of EPS has also been banned in Hungary. These materials and products have been replaced with other, more sustainable materials such as sugar cane, corn starch, wheat bran, wood, paper, bamboo.
Following food service trends, begreen (Bunzl’s own brand) product range includes many environmentally friendly products that come from 100% renewable sources. We are pleased to present the diversity of our product range, which allows everyone to find the products that best suit their needs and goals. Whether for household use, restaurant environment or various events and festivals, everyone will find the best solution here. Our products are chosen by restaurant chains, fast food restaurants, food delivery companies, public institutions, hot and cold kitchens, bakeries, confectionery, dairy, meat plants and industrial users.
The advantages of environmentally friendly packaging:
- Environmental protection: Its use reduces the environmental impact. Environmentally friendly packaging materials can be easily degraded or recycled, thus helping to reduce the burden on landfills and prevent the resulting environmental problems. These materials usually come from recycled or renewable sources such as paper, sugar cane, wood or biodegradable plastics.
- Positive message: By using environmentally friendly packaging, you can show your business’s commitment to sustainability, which sends a positive message to customers. This contributes to improving business reputation and customer engagement.
- User satisfaction: Environmentally conscious consumers are more inclined to choose businesses that use environmentally friendly packaging, which can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The representation of sustainability is also playing an increasing role in our webshop. For example, we highlight our products made from alternative materials using “Believe tickboxes”:
- Believe Renewable Resources: The raw material of the product comes from renewable resources, e.g. Tana chemicals, paper-based products, indicated by suppliers (e.g. Tana, Duni).
- Believe Recycled Resources: The raw material of the product comes from recycled sources, e.g. Tana chemicals (their bottles are made from recycled plastic), paper products, products made from recycled plastic, etc.
- Believe Compostable: The product is made of compostable material such as poplar, pine, softwood, bamboo, bamboo leaf, palm leaf, sugar cane, bagasse, PLA, corn starch.
- Believe Recycling: The product is made of recyclable material such as poplar, pine, softwood, paper, cardboard, APET, PET, RPET, PETE, PP, PS, CPET.
- Believe Reuse: The product is reusable, e.g. reusable cups, cutlery, etc.
Prime Source and Pristine eco-friendly cleaning products
In addition to begreen’s product range, we consider it important to make changes in the product range of another own brand and to think environmentally conscious. Prime Source’s own brand products cover building cleaning in its entirety. Our customers can choose from a wide range of cleaning products, which we have expanded with a high-quality microfiber wipes and plan to introduce more products in the future. In order to make our product range even more diverse, we intend to introduce 5 environmentally friendly cleaning products with Ecolabel certification. It is important for us to obtain this certification, because what distinguishes the Ecolabel from other labels is that it can be obtained through an official, independent and third-party certification program. The Ecolabel label of a product means that the product has been approved according to a science-based standard.
Our Prime Source Green Line products are: bathroom cleaner, glass cleaner, general cleaner, hand dishwashing detergent, kitchen cleaner. Hygiene and cleanliness are essential in any environment, be it at home, at work or in public spaces. Pristine foam soap and skincare dispensing systems are an excellent choice for those looking for the highest level of hygiene and comfort. In addition, it is also an excellent choice for those who are environmentally conscious, as the refills shrink to 1/5 of the original size and are made of 100% R-PET material, thereby reducing the environmental impact.
