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| PNN | 7288 |
| Work Detail | The group’s new business, James Cropper 3D Products (JC3DP), has developed a moulded paper packaging product designed to reduce people’s reliance on plastic. The new JC3DP product comes from renewable sources and can be recycled with regular paper waste. James Cropper chief executive, Phil Wild, said: “Our focus is on sustainable innovation and establishing products and technologies today that are mainstay of the next generation. “We were the first company in the world to open a viable coffee cup recycling plant and our Technical Fibre Products arm is producing lightweight technologies that massively decrease fuel consumption in air travel. “This is why we are confident that through our work with JC3DP we will be able to establish a product that will truly revolutionise the way people think about packaging for the good of our customers, consumers and the planet.” James Cropper already manufactures paper for international brands including Burberry and Selfridges and it’s Technical Fibre Products arm develops highly specified woven products for use in aerospace, motoring and space exploration. The JC3DP brand will continue the firm’s work to decrease waste, which has seen the firm partner with McDonalds to recycle 100m paper cups a year. Chief technology officer, Patrick Willink, said: “We know that if brands are to move beyond the need for plastic in packaging, sustainable alternatives have to add value and can’t compromise on colour, quality or performance. “The production and disposal of plastic is one of the key environmental problems facing the packaging industry today. Mr Willink added: “Not only does JC3DP packaging come from truly sustainable sources, but can also be recycled just like regular paper. “We are really proud to have developed an innovation that will help the environment, but is also a great sustainability story that will capture the imagination of consumers. “Sustainable innovation is one of the major focuses of everything we do at James Cropper and we like to set our sights high. We have a proven record of success when it comes to daunting technical challenges and innovative use of materials. |
| Country | United Kingdom , Northern Europe |
| Industry | Paper & Packaging |
| Entry Date | 15 Oct 2016 |
| Source | http://www.inthebay.co.uk/James-Cropper-launches-recyclable-packaging-business-c31b94ec-7724-4753-a2b7-72185e759f5a-ds |
