About plastics Jonas August 24, 2020

Plastic makes our life easier

Plastic's flexibility, strength, lightness and stability make it an ideal packaging material for all kinds of commercial and industrial products. Plastics make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable but should be recycled to protect the environment.

Plastic packaging does more than keep your food fresh on the shelf. The use of plastics has been growing rapidly and is an important part of our everyday life since 1960. In 2019, 388 million tons of plastics were produced worldwide. Thanks to a unique combination of light weight, durability and protective properties, plastics have become invaluable in communications, construction, pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, agriculture and more.

Plastic is mainly a by-product of various fossil fuels and its production consumes low levels of energy and water. Plastic packaging is lighter and more flexible than other alternatives such as glass and cardboard, minimizing transport costs and the carbon footprint.

More sustainable food and less food waste

Reduced CO2 emissions thanks to transport efficiency

Lightweight, protective and malleable material

Reduction of natural resources through efficient reuse & recycling

Did you know? A wrapped cucumber lasts two weeks compared to 3 days without plastic.

The global plastics industry employs over 1.6 million people in 60,000 companies with a turnover of over €360 billion. In 2019, 9.4 million tonnes of plastics were recycled in Europe.
raw material Polyethylene plastic freezer bags

Raw materials

We are continuously working to increase the use of renewable and recycled raw materials...

reduce, reuse and recycle plastics

Recycling

Plastic can be reused and processed several times. GP World recycles almost 100% of its waste...