SOUTHGATE Global has revealed how it is helping organisations to navigate Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) requirements with the introduction of a new Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified product range.
Gavin Gill, head of compliance at the firm, said that while it’s encouraging to see steps taken to combat the use of virgin plastic, it’s ‘concerning’ that the infrastructure and procedures to facilitate the use of more recycled packaging aren’t always in place.
“This can add to confusion for businesses in what can already be a complicated process, involving complex record-keeping,” he added.
Southgate has invested in a GRS certified air cushion range, designed to give businesses a ‘simple switch’ to avoid paying PPT on these consumables.
The company’s Pacplus air cushion range uses 30% fully certified recycled content, while also being 100% recyclable. Southgate said Pacplus offers sustainable void fill ‘without compromising on quality, cost, or performance’.
The business has also launched an Eco Product Framework, aimed at cutting waste and saving resources by taking ‘achievable and immediate’ steps towards a greener future. The framework consists of the 5Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace and Repair), against which each new and existing Southgate listing, including Pacplus consumables, is reviewed.
Gavin Gill said, “Our Pacplus air cushions are just one of our many products which is helping to tackle real issues that our customers are facing. It’s not just about producing products that are sustainable as a box-ticking exercise, but about investing in solutions that help organisations cut waste in ways that don’t impact their productivity and their bottom line.”
