There is a clear reason to switch to pouch packaging due to waste disposal and cost saving reasons in almost all industries. Compared to rigid bottles which remain in a 3D shape after the product has been used, pouches can be easily flattened into a 2D shape. Lighter, space-friendly, flexible shape, less material to produce - there is a list of advantages to convince producers like Sika to go for it.
Challenges Posed by Construction Waste
We surveyed our customers on current packaging solutions and discovered:
With the cost of contaminated waste increasing significantly each year, reducing it wherever possible is crucial.
- The current Sika® Ucrete® bottles present a high-volume, waste problem which complicates site storage and management.
- Although the bottles we currently use can be emptied quickly, splashing can be a resulting issue.
- While the color coding helps, it is not always easy to identify which component is which on site.
- The cardboard boxes the bottles are delivered in cannot be recycled because the empty bottles are packed back into them for storage and transport.
- Moving and organizing empty bottle pallets at sites and warehouses is time-consuming.
Why Flexible, Recyclable Packaging Is the Future
Recyclable films and pouches are becoming more mainstream. More and more packaging from top manufacturers such as Nestlé, Persil, Coca-Cola are much more conscious about consumers’ needs, and others have committed to using 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging.
Not only is this type of packaging more convenient for transportation and storage, but it also reduces waste and meets increasing consumer demand for more sustainable and recyclable options.
Changing our Sika® Ucrete® packaging from bottles to pouches provides proven benefits towards less waste and more savings.
Significant Waste Savings
Waste Savings in Weight1
Waste Savings in Volume2
1Based on produced and labeled packaging from Redditch, excluding chemical waste
2Based on repacking pouches (45 large and 35 small) into supplied 36 and 72 box pallet vs. fixed (192 large and 400 small) bottle existing pallet
Saving Volume in Product Deliveries
Less Energy, Less CO₂, More Savings
Due to smaller product volume, the amount of deliveries can be reduced.
- Reduced warehouse space for packaging storage
- Improved onsite manual handling due to improved automation
- Improved production efficiency due to increased filling rate - up to 80% increase
- The increased plant capacity supports targeted EU and global growth
The New Sika® Ucrete® Go Pouch
A Win for the Environment
The Pouches
- The pouches are made from a four-ply laminate which includes an aluminum layer.
- The aluminum enhances durability and can be recovered during pouch disposal.
The Carton Box Where Pouches are Placed
- The boxes are FSC labeled recyclable.
- Tape is not required, further reducing plastic and making them easier to collapse.
- The product type is printed on the black panel.
