PCR and PCW, professional terms for recycled plastic bags

Imagine a world where mountains of waste are transformed into valuable resources instead of constantly expanding landfills. Imagine plastic bags, once discarded as trash, becoming potential components of your next purchase. This is not only an environmentalist's dream, but also PCR and PCW an important vision. This is key to reducing carbon footprints and driving innovation, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and other aspects of the circular economy.

1、 PCR （ Post Consumer Recycled ）Recycled plastic bags

Post-consumer recycled plastic bags ( PCR ）refer to recyclable plastic bags made from materials collected through recycling channels from households or commercial, industrial, and organizational institutions after use as end products by the final user, and which cannot be used for their original purpose. This includes plastics returned from the logistics and distribution chain, such as used food and daily chemical packaging, home appliances, automotive dismantling, waste bottles, and ton bags.

2、 PCW （ Post Consumer Waste )

Post-consumer waste (PCW) includes cardboard boxes, magazines, and toilet paper. PCW is one of the most recommended packaging materials because it provides approximately 50% of paper fiber.

In terms of sustainability, PCW contributes more than other recycled materials. EPA The latest data from the 68% )

In addition, for every ton of PCW recycled, one metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced. This is equivalent to saving 7000 gallons of water, 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space.

3、 PCR and PCW Makes a huge contribution to environmentally friendly packaging

Whether it is PCR or PCW recycling post-consumer materials is a simple and effective way to protect the environment, PCW Ultimately, it is converted into regulated PCR materials Anyone can contribute to environmental protection through PCR Packaging accounts for 36% of total plastic production, 85% ends up in landfills. Worse still, 98% of disposable plastics are made from virgin plastics.

Post-consumer recycled materials achieve closed-loop sustainable packaging by reducing virgin plastics consumption and ultimate consumer waste. From a business perspective, this is also a cost-effective way to help you achieve your sustainability goals.

PCR Packaging can increase product profitability, 67% of customers prefer to buy products with recyclable packaging. Switching to PCR packaging can help attract these customers while reducing processing costs, thereby increasing product net profit.

PCR Packaging can help customers become environmental stewards, 77% of consumers want to improve their sustainability efforts, and recycling is one of them. With PCR packaging, this need can be met and consumers can be cultivated in the long term.

PCR Packaging can make products stand out from the competition, 75% of companies are pressuring their supply chains to take sustainable action. Taking immediate action and adopting PCR packaging can create a greener supply chain and stand out from the competition.

4. Replacing with PCR packaging is crucial

Shunxingyuan Packaging's PCR recyclable plastic bags in the packaging field not only reduces carbon footprints, but also plays a key role in promoting the development of the circular economy. Shunxingyuan Packaging produces GRS 、 EN15343:2008 certified recycled plastic bags and shrink films, with various bag types, transparency, powder-free, easy opening, recyclability, and clear and firm printing, and Shunxingyuan Packaging's GRS certification covers different recycled material ratios and materials, 30% RECYCLED、50% RECYCLED、70% RECYCLED、100% RECYCLED many ratios are available for your choice, and there are also LDPE 、 HDPE 、 PPE 、 CPE 、 PP 、PE/PE and many other materials, as well as various bag types such as film, adhesive bags, bone-strip bags, zipper bags, organ bags, flat bags, vacuum bags, wire-loop bags, hook bags, button bags, header bags, paper card bags, hook bags, shrink film, stretch film, express bags, etc., to meet different customers' requirements for recycled plastic bags.