Responsible packaging, sustainable future

Sustainability and environmental protection play a decisive role in the life of BS Plastic Kft.

Kitti Büki-Kovács
head of marketing
BS Plastic

“This is what we strive for in our daily operations and nothing proves this more than our products, which have been developed and manufactured for over a decade on a biopolymer basis, and are perfectly suited to a sustainable and circular economy. We are currently working on several innovations for the food and agriculture sectors”,

says head of marketing Kitti Büki-Kovács.

In May 2024 the European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which aims to reduce packaging waste and introduce recycling criteria. The regulation includes measures such as banning certain types of packaging, tightening reuse requirements and imposing mandatory recycled content, even for food contact materials.

Attila Fazekas, CEO of Box Print-FSD Packaging Kft. says the market is increasingly focusing on replacing plastic packaging materials with recycled and recyclable cardboard packaging.

“We are committed to sustainability and environmental protection. We regularly monitor customer needs and improve our products to meet them. 95% of the raw materials we use are waste-based recycled raw materials”,

he adds.

Decreasing wall thickness

Packaging trends are focusing on sustainability, which includes minimising the weight and volume of packaging, using recyclable materials and limiting substances of concern such as lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium. Their concentration mustn’t exceed 100 mg/kg. Packaging uniformity and the reduction of wall thickness are achieved where it makes economic and environmental sense.

“Plastic-free biodegradable cups, palm leaf, wood fibre – they can all be found in our product selection. In Western Europe seaweed boxes are also gaining ground. We offer sustainable alternatives in every product range, do education to help market players make the transition, and offer composting at festivals and events for those who want it. This year’s focus is on sustainable festivals, which are mainly attended by younger age groups”,

informs sales manager Zsófia Burai. //