NEW recyclable packaging introduced
We’ve shared many times in our articles about our mission to be more sustainable. It’s not something that’s a quick fix, job-done effort either. A sustainability mission for a company that works globally requires longevity in that focus. We can’t change processes and products overnight, but we can work every day towards that change and continue in our research and development for a greener, cleaner, more considered approach to doing business.
Did you know that plastic outnumbers sea life by 6 to 1? That 50% of plastic is used only once? That yearly plastic waste can circle the earth 4 times? That 12 billion tonnes of plastic waste is set to reach landfill by 2050?
The figures are astounding. But change is happening.
Consumers are searching for sustainability. They know that every small change they make to their everyday lifestyle can add up to a huge impact on the devastation plastic causes our planet. And so, as they switch up their habits and make conscious decisions on products and services that align with their sustainability efforts, we in business must move forwards to both make a difference to the planet, and remain the brand of choice for the consumer.
The area we have been focusing on most recently is our packaging.
We are really proud that so many of our products have moved from plastic packaging to card, making them easier to recycle and reuse, with less waste and planet pollution.
Our Luggage Elastics are the perfect length with high strength and stretchability making them a must-have for those summer adventures.
Our Smoke Films provide your car windows with a high-quality and stylish look with sun protection and added security to boot!
These are just some of the latest products to move away from plastic packaging and with the contemporary branding on the new card packaging, they look fantastic!
The Simply Brands Mud Guards include a handy fitting kit and are suitable for the front or rear wheels of the car. And with the brand new box packaging (instead of plastic wrapping), they are much more appealing to the consumer who can simply pop the box in the recycling when they’re done! This box design is also clean and contemporary, making them a tidy edition to an in-store display.
Our super handy universal phone holder has also moved to a box package instead of plastic. The branding on the box has also been updated, making it contemporary, stylish and eye-catching for the consumer.
In fact, our silver and gold vent clip magnetic phone holders have also gone through the same transformation! These three products combined really make a perfectly curated collection of handy car interior accessories for any motoring brand in-store and online.
These are of course just a handful of examples of the latest products we’ve developed to be more sustainable with their packaging, and we won’t be stopping there. We’re looking to rework, redesign and redevelop more products as we go through the coming months and years to enable our stockists to provide products with high quality, great value AND sustainability at their heart.
Currently, only around a third of plastic in the UK is recycled. In fact, less than half of the plastic goods that are recyclable are actually recycled. And so, the more we can move away from it altogether, the better! We love our new cardboard designs. They’re stylish, contemporary, cool and clean in their appearance, and as they’re so easy to recycle, the consumer will no doubt enjoy their sustainability benefits too!
To find out more about our sustainability goals, or for a full list of our products with new recyclable packaging, just get in touch!
