RPC – THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT Contact Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Home About us Our Locations Our Divisions Innovative Design Engineering Media Product news Events RPC Matters Sustainability Plastics & the environment Product design, development & innovation Product retail, use & recycling Sustainability news Products & technologies Corporate Products & technologies Home About us Our Locations Our Divisions Innovative Design Engineering Media Product news Events RPC Matters Sustainability Plastics & the environment Product design, development & innovation Product retail, use & recycling Sustainability news Contact Products & technologies / Sustainability / Plastics & the environment Plastics & the environment Plastics have a strong environmental profile. All polymers are lightweight, durable, low carbon and recyclable. And they are not a major drain on our natural resources. Only 4% of global oil production is used for plastics and it is estimated that packaging accounts for only 1.5% of oil and gas use*. At RPC we utilise these benefits to create products that provide a sustainable solution while still being fit-for-purpose. *Source:BPF The plastics product lifecycle Sustainability underscores everything that we do – both the products that we design and manufacture, and the way we run our operations. We work to ensure that we meet all our own environmental responsibilities and to help our customers achieve theirs. RPC’s commitment to sustainability is evident throughout our products’ lifecycles. While we can achieve the greatest impact during the design and manufacturing processes, we aim to make a contribution at every stage, from efficient transportation and effective product protection to collaborative initiatives for re-use and recycling. RPC’s commitment to sustainability is evident throughout our products’ lifecycles. While we can achieve the greatest impact during the design and manufacturing processes, we aim to make a contribution at every stage, from efficient transportation and effective product protection to collaborative initiatives for re-use and recycling. The plastics product lifecycle Raw materials Responsible procurement Research & development of new materials such as bio-polymers Design and development Lightweighting Use of post consumer recyclate Product protection Manufacturing Reduce Energy consumption Waste Water consumption Carbon emissions Filling and distribution Product protection Efficient transportation Retail Increased shelf life Product protection Use / disposal /collection Consideration of target demographic Reduction in food waste Recyclability Recycling Closed loop process – reduction in waste to landfill Sustainable raw material source RPC Sustainability Position Statements Product & Food Waste Plastics Recycling Water Circular Economy Design & Sustainability Energy & Carbon Plastic Litter & Marine Litter Bioplastics Product & Food Waste Plastics Recycling Water Circular Economy Design & Sustainability Energy & Carbon Plastic Litter & Marine Litter Bioplastics Plastics & the environment Product design, development & innovation Product retail, use & recycling Sustainability news Sustainability Brochure Download Sustainability News Read latest Contact us t: +44 (0)1933 416528 e: sustainability@rpc-group.com Details Recycling of a plastic container View video Join our email list and be the first to know about the latest trends, innovations and events Email address Submit Site map Contact Email alerts Privacy Disclaimer Accessibility RSS feeds Modern Slavery Act Our Sustainability Commitment © 2017 RPC Group Plc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respected owners.