Showcasing that actions speak louder than words, Schur Flexibles Group has proven how much of a priority sustainability is for the firm. Having backed up claims that sustainability is at the forefront of decision-making following its recognition as the winner of FlexiClose’s 2018 German Packaging Award in Sustainability, Schur Flexibles has established the 5R approach to a greener future: Recycling, Replace, Reduction, Renewal and Responsibility.
To help achieve this goal, Martin Berlekamp, Head of Sustainability at Schur Flexibles Group, believes his company’s determination to transform the handling of plastics has been key. “We see our current sustainability transformation as a challenge because society is keen to change the treatment of plastics,” says Berlekamp. “As packaging takes up a high percentage of plastics being produced, we have to find a responsible way to handle sustainability along the value chain. As Schur Flexibles is well prepared with its current and new product portfolio, we can help our customers fulfil their sustainability goals which are often much more demanding than the ones requested by the legislation.”