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As a leading multi-platform retailer, QVC set a clear goal to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance the sustainability of its operations. A critical component in achieving this was optimizing their packaging. QVC sought to improve plastic waste management, support a more circular economy by increasing the use of recycled materials in their branded auto-bagging film, all while maintaining top-tier performance.
We began by conducting a packaging audit on QVC’s existing packaging products and processes. QVC’s existing branded auto bagging film was already a very thin 30 micron, so we created a new material blend which incorporated percentage of recycled material at the same micron. Trial reels of the new auto-bagging film were manufactured to ensure optimal performance of their machines remained. The new auto-bagging film exceeded performance expectations and by incorporating a higher percentage of recycled content, QVC enhanced the sustainability of their packaging without compromising on quality.
To further align with QVC’s sustainability goals, we installed balers for their polythene waste, enabling efficient collection of their plastic waste. QVC adopted our closed-loop recycling service, where their waste is processed at our sister site, Duclo Recycling. We introduced frequent bale analysis to monitor quality and prevent non-target waste from entering the recycling stream.
“The innovation that Duo brings to the table has been a game-changer for us. Their expertise in re-designing our auto bagging film and their support in implementing a closed-loop recycling system have significantly contributed to our sustainability goals. The partnership has not only helped us reduce our carbon footprint but also strengthened our overall performance levels. We’ve got a great relationship with the Duo team, and it really shows in the results we’ve achieved together.”
Packaging Engineer at QVC
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