Plastics
At Grupo Lozmar, we recognize the importance of addressing environmental challenges related to the use of plastics. As part of our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact, we are taking a comprehensive approach to minimizing, reusing, and recycling plastics in all our operations, especially in the production of packaging and containers for our products. We know that, in order to protect the environment and ensure a more sustainable future, it is crucial to manage the use of plastics and their derivatives responsibly.
1. Reduction of Single-Use Plastics
One of our main objectives is to reduce the use of single-use plastics in our products as much as possible. We are constantly working to find more sustainable alternatives and improve our processes to minimize the use of unnecessary plastics.
Designing more sustainable packaging:
We implement a packaging design strategy that prioritizes recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable materials, eliminating single-use plastics as much as possible.
Reducing the thickness and weight of plastics:
Optimizing the use of plastic in our packaging, reducing the volume and weight of containers without compromising product quality.
Alternatives to traditional plastic:
Research and development of new packaging materials, such as biodegradable plastics or plant-based materials, which offer a more environmentally friendly option.
2. Use of Recycled and Recyclable Plastics
Recycling is a fundamental part of our sustainability strategy for plastics. We seek to integrate recycled plastics into our products whenever possible, while also promoting the recyclability of our packaging.
- Recycled plastic: Incorporation of recycled plastics (rPET, for example) in our packaging, which reduces the demand for virgin plastics and promotes a circular economy.
- Promoting recycling: We design our containers and packaging to be fully recyclable, making it easier for consumers to recycle them and contributing to a more sustainable life cycle for plastics.
- Collaboration with recycling programs: We work with companies and organizations specializing in recycling to ensure that our products and packaging are properly managed once they have reached the end of their useful life.
3. Innovation in Packaging Materials and Technology
We are committed to innovation in packaging design, exploring new materials and technologies that enable us to reduce our environmental impact. Research and development of sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics is a priority for us.
- Biodegradable and compostable materials: We are researching and adopting materials that are biodegradable or compostable, ensuring that our packaging does not leave a negative footprint on the environment.
- Advanced packaging technologies: We invest in new packaging technologies that allow us to use less material without compromising product functionality or safety, such as vacuum packaging or thinner packaging.
- Smart packaging: We develop packaging that is not only sustainable but also innovative, such as dispensing systems that reduce product waste and extend the shelf life of the contents.
4. Promoting the Circular Economy
Adopting circular economy principles is key to our strategy on plastics.
Instead of viewing plastics as a disposable resource, we work to close the loop and promote reuse, recycling, and recyclability, contributing to a more sustainable economic model.
- Closing the plastics life cycle: We promote the reuse of plastics in the supply chain, encouraging recycling and reducing the amount of plastics that end up in landfills or the ocean.
- "Zero Waste" Strategy: We implement more efficient production processes to minimize plastic waste generated and promote the reuse of plastics generated during product manufacturing.
- Collaboration with circular economy initiatives: We actively participate in networks and collaborations with other companies and organizations that promote the circular economy, seeking innovative solutions for recycling and reusing plastics.
