The Macpac team will be on stands C76-C77 with new product developments engineered for the Horticulture sector. With environmental packaging solutions for an industry in the spotlight this year Macpac introduced new sustainable plastic materials which have been welcomed by the sector and will be exhibited on the stand. These include a Near infra-Red (NIR) detectable black plastic and Breakdown PET.
During 2019 Macpac introduced Breakdown PET a recyclable PET providing an end-of-life solution should it be required when discarded in landfill – accelerated bio-degradation acting within a decade rather than centuries. For further details: https://www.macpac.co.uk/environmental-impact/introducing-breakdown-pet/
In addition Macpac announced a further material breakthrough with a carbon-less black plastic detectable by the Near Infra-Red sorting systems and therefore fully recognisable and recyclable with all other plastics. One of Macpac’s prominent horticultural customers was using a conventional black plastic for one particular line. The nursery was anxious to be seen to be making the right environmental buying choice and to avoid their packaging ending up in landfill they opted for the non carbon black plastic. Read what the horticultural media said: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9094553/uk-mail-order-nursery-switches-to-environmentally-friendly-packaging/
Macpac reports that in addition the firm favourites will be exhibited including the brand leading Plantpac designed to meet the needs of growers and retailers – the range now includes a Large Letterbox Pack designed to be posted at the large letter Royal Mail postage rate keeping delivery costs to a minimum. Another firm favourite to be shown will be award-winning SNAP-IN the perfect solution for house plants or orchids
