Our 4 Pillars – Packaging
Sylvania Group is committed to reducing or eliminating plastics in packaging.
Key actions since December 2022 include:
Plastic & Ink Reduction
Plastics Reduction:
Phasing out single-use plastics, enhancing product design, and promoting recycling.
Ink Reduction:
Banning mineral oil inks and reducing printed surface area by 80%, significantly decreasing ink usage.
Sustainable alternatives & Sourcing
Sustainable Alternatives:
Replacing protective bags and packaging with organic or certified sustainable materials and promoting reusable pallets.
Sustainable Sourcing:
Ensuring new product packaging comes from certified sustainable sources and includes recycled elements.
Materials
Recycling Schemes:
Tracking packaging materials from origin to consumer and establishing post-consumer recycling schemes.
Innovative Materials:
Developing sustainable paper-based materials to replace plastic tape, making recycling easier and reducing environmental harm.
