In 2021 both companies and individuals are becoming more eco-friendly and pushing for greater sustainability. This includes companies across the fastener and fixing industries who are looking to Kronus Ltd for ideas in how to follow this trend for sustainable packaging.
When choosing packaging solutions, companies are grappling with questions such as “Will the packaging impact the sustainability of my product?” and “How can I make my operations more eco-friendly?”
Replacing metal, plastic and cardboard boxes with wooden packaging could likely solve a large part of the ‘eco’ problem. In a TÜV test, wooden packaging was superior to all other types of packaging solutions. The pallet collar was also recognised as the most reliable, practical and eco-friendly packaging type.
Classical wooden boxes seem to be the solution that provides exactly what is needed – sustainability. However, there are a lot of innovative ‘out of the box’ ideas for packaging. Companies can also choose pallet collars instead of standard wooden boxes.
Pallet collars, which are manufactured by Kronus, are an environmentally friendly and practical packaging solution that solve most handling issues associated with the storage and transportation of small products such as screws and fastener products. They offer the possibility to store relatively large amounts of specific goods and are stackable, which means the height of the packaging can be adjusted to make them easier to work with. Pallet collars also provide the possibility to store different types of small objects such as screws or other fasteners in a single packaging, without them mixing together. There is no doubt that pallet collars are the more convenient and green solution.
Using reusable packaging is also a simple idea for becoming more eco-friendly as well as saving money. The possibility of replacing individual parts of the pallet collar makes this type of packaging solution maintainable with a life cycle of up to 10 years.
Kronus says its ‘Buy And Sell Back’ scheme is the biggest manufacturer developed service for buying back used pallets and pallet collars. The service helps companies around the world to manage and save space in warehouses because it eliminates the need to store empty packaging and provides savings of up to 32% thanks to the possibility of returning undamaged and/or broken, unclaimed pallets and pallet collars. This is a step towards becoming eco-friendly because using the ‘Buy And Sell Back’ service means disposal is no longer required.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
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