At Faerch, we believe that more transparency is needed in the industry to help customers compare and evaluate products properly. As a consequence, we offer third-party validation of the post-consumer and pre-consumer content (rPET) in our recipes based according to ISO definitions. Our aim is to set a new industry standard allowing customers and consumers to identify and distinguish the real sustainability level of a food packaging product.
We have introduced products with more post-consumer recycled content than any other on the market. In addition, our Cirrec recycling facility in the Netherlands makes us the only food packaging company in the world to operate as an integrated recycler of PET pots, tubs, and trays, enabling us to recycle used PET food packaging back into new food grade products on an industrial scale.
The Evolve by Faerch concept is the perfect example of how to achieve a circular economy. The trays are made from European post-consumer recycled content and can be fully recycled into new food grade trays of the same quality – again and again.
Read more about the action we have taken to make our production of food packaging more sustainable. From powering our factories with 100% renewable energy to joining Operation Clean Sweep.
We need to collaborate across the food packaging value chain to drive change. We are proud to be part of the UK and European Plastics Pact, and we work closely with NGOs and academia to support circularity in food packaging.
Because of our leading position within plastic packaging for the food industry, we take our responsibility seriously. Stay up to date on our sustainability targets and progress.
