At CTLpack, we design our packaging based on the principles of the circular economy. Our goal? A more sustainable market.
We minimise the use of plastic, incorporate recycled materials and facilitate recycling with increasingly eco-friendly solutions. One example: our PE-PCR tubes produced from post-consumer recycled polyethylene help give plastic waste a second life, while reducing our carbon footprint.
Today, the sleeves contain up to 70% PE-PCR, the heads up to 75%, and brands can choose caps made from 100% recycled material. This smart choice significantly improves a brand's environmental responsibility goals in 5 key ways:
- Reduces Virgin Plastic Use
PE-PCR is made from recycled plastic waste—such as milk jugs or detergent bottles—diverted from landfills or oceans. By replacing virgin polyethylene with PCR, you directly reduce the demand for new fossil fuel-based plastics.
Impact: Less reliance on petrochemical resources and a smaller carbon footprint from raw material extraction and processing. - Lowers Carbon Emissions
The production of PCR consumes less energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases than producing virgin PE. Studies show that PCR plastics can cut emissions by 30–70%, depending on the recycling process and transportation involved.
Impact: Contributes to carbon reduction targets, which are central to most corporate sustainability strategies. - Supports Circular Economy Principles
Incorporating PCR into packaging keeps materials in use longer and supports the closed-loop recycling system. It gives plastic waste a second life, reducing the environmental impact of single-use packaging.
Impact: Helps align with global sustainability frameworks like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy. - Enhances ESG Reporting & Certifications
Using PE-PCR can help brands meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets, and qualify for certifications such as ECOCERT, Cradle to Cradle, or How2Recycle.
Impact: Strengthens brand credibility and transparency in sustainability communications and third-party audits. - Appeals to Eco-Conscious Consumers
Modern consumers—especially Millennials—are increasingly favoring brands that prioritize sustainable practices. Packaging made with PCR can be clearly labeled and marketed as a responsible choice.
Impact: Boosts consumer trust and brand loyalty, and can influence purchasing decisions.
Because turning waste into resources is possible. Choose PE-PCR, choose CTLpack.
