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Freemans revolutionise their recycling process of post-consumer waste to support and maximise their use of recycled plastic in their mailing bags.
Working with the Freemans team we designed and implemented a closed loop recycling strategy for their post-consumer packaging waste. This involved Freemans introducing a polythene segregation process at their returns centre and the addition of branded recycling bins. The recycling bins featured messaging to educate and inform their team how and why it is important to separate clear plastic waste from coloured polythene branded mailing bags.
Together with Freemans, we enhanced delivery efficiency and reduced road mileage by implementing a backhauling scheme. When new branded mailing bags are delivered, segregated post-consumer waste is collected and brought back to Duo on the return journey.
The team’s efforts have helped keep post-consumer waste in the economy, making it available for recycling into high-quality recycled polythene pellets. These pellets are then used to manufacture new packaging products.
Freemans efforts to sort and manage post-consumer plastic waste more sustainably resulted in the recycling of 74 tonnes of post-consumer polythene waste in 2023. This achievement equates to a carbon saving equivalent to approximately 12 flights around the world.
“Duo have worked closely with FGH and listened to our goals. The knowledge they have shared with us and talked through the process has enabled us to achieve a successful outcome. They gave their all in delivering a great result and this is highly commendable.
We attended Duo to see our print run and to see our bags come to life. Seeing this in full production is a great experience and gives everyone a sense of achievement. It’s a pleasure to work with a great team.”
Transport Manger, Freemans-Grattan Holdings