At Impress we believe that metal is the prefered environmentally sustainable packaging:
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no 1 packaging for eco-efficency
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superior recycling rates (tinplate 63%, aluminium 48% in Europe)
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CO2 emissions reduced by 65% in the last 20 years
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energy consumption reduced by 60% in the last 20 years
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food spoilage reduced by 20 to 50%
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impact on waste is minimal (0.1% of household waste)
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canned food is an ambient product: no energy needed for chilling or freezing
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no secondary packaging needed
Impress is a founding member of the European Metal Packaging Association (EMPAC) which is tasked with protecting and promoting the European rigid metal packaging industry>> more information
Mike Barry, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Marks & Spencer
'...customers want great quality products, great prices but they increasingly want sustainability with it.'