ECOBALANCE™ Sustainable IBC container
Greif, a multinational leader in industrial packaging products and services, has sustained German paint producer Schulz to decrease its carbon footprint through its sustainable GCUBE intermediate bulk container (IBC) with PCR closed-loop recycling service.
Greif’s GCUBE IBC with PCR has 60% virgin PE and 40 percent PCR. For development integrity, the internal layer of the IBC bottle stays 100% virgin high-density PE, while the outer layer is predominantly made from PCR. Also, most external segments such as corner protectors, plastic feet, and plastic pallets are made with recycled polyethylene. The PCR is developed by collecting empty IBCs, treated in Greif’s refurbishing and recycling facility in Mendig.
Greif’s closed-loop method for pickup and collection of IBCs means that they are reconditioned, reused, and used in zero trash in dumps.
Schulz utilized standard IBCs for numerous years and scrutinized them for new ways to lower their environmental effect. “Switching to the GCUBE IBC with PCR has sustained us in acquiring our sustainability goals by reducing raw material consumption and lowering CO2 emission into the atmosphere,” Schulz spokesperson.
“Also, although we have facilities in different nations, production takes place solely in Germany; therefore, having a trustworthy, regional supplier is very significant to us. The assistance and delivery from Greif have been outstanding, and all provided at a competitive price.”
ECOBALANCE IBC
WITH PCR, the GCUBE IBC expands the EcoBalance product line, including drums and other shipping containers created using PCR. The EcoBalance™ product line helps Greif’s clients achieve sustainability goals, including lowering carbon emissions, energy consumption, and diverting waste from landfills.
