A NEW CHALLENGE: THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES

 

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The reduction of greenhouse gases is one of the themes present in the production of packaging for BOTTA Packaging. Let's find out what it is.

The greenhouse effect is what causes global warming. It is a natural phenomenon that in itself is not negative. Thanks to this effect, the Earth does not have an excessively low and inhospitable temperature. Greenhouse gases, including CO2, methane, and ozone, favour the reflection of IR rays towards the earth and retain part of the heat that is thus distributed on the earth's surface, mitigating the climate. This phenomenon is based on a very delicate natural balance. Man is responsible for a strong increase of CO2, which is putting more and more under pressure. This leads to catastrophic risks for our planet. The increase in greenhouse gases is causing temperatures to rise excessively.

The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is mainly due to human activity. Intense industrialization has caused and continues to cause more and more, a huge amount of CO2 emissions due to the use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).

If adequate measures are not taken to reduce CO2 emissions, global warming will increase causing profound climate changes, with consequences such as melting glaciers, rising sea levels, increasing heatwaves, long periods of drought, increasing arid areas, severe floods, storms, and hurricanes, destruction of animal habitat, extinction of many animal species and increase in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

With this in mind, BOTTA Packaging is committed to reducing the use of fossil fuels. Corrugated cardboard, in fact, besides being 100% recyclable and biodegradable, is produced from renewable sources. At BOTTA Packaging we are constantly striving to improve their ecological footprint through the optimization of production processes in order to be part of a responsible supply chain. In fact, BOTTA Packaging believes in long-term sustainable development to ensure future generations a healthy planet.

Sources:

https://anteritalia.org/effetto-serra-cose-cosa-comporta-contenerlo/?gclid=CjwKCAiAp4KCBhB6EiwAxRxbpHiB9LRog38bdtOIL9vxfaeGaTkZCAA10C4t3XuUqjYVlOy2QeYmhBoC-lEQAvD_BwE

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PAPER RECYCLING

 

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Paper recycling is part of the waste management activities that feed and enhance the circularity of an environmentally sustainable economy. An effective differentiated collection allows re-introducing in the productive process the waste paper material. Let's take a closer look at how the paper recycling process works.

There are several ways to recycle paper, but all contain essential steps. First, large piles of waste paper are accumulated in the factory yard.

Paper is then loaded onto conveyor belts and dropped into huge tanks of hot water called macerators. Here it is shredded and reduced to a pulp. Inside the tank is a powerful magnet that attracts metal objects, which are removed.

Fibers and other contaminants such as glue must be removed by filtering them through screens. For this purpose, the mush is discharged from the macerator and filtered.

The material may be passed through half a dozen screens, each with a larger mesh than the previous one.

After passing through the screens, the material, reduced to a paste, is sprayed onto a conveyor belt. The paste enters the paper machine where it is spread out on a large felt and takes the shape of a sheet.

The wet layers must then be dried in order to be transformed into cardboard.

As the material travels on the conveyor belt, a series of huge heated rollers compress the material to release any remaining water. The drying process involves several steps and each time the pressure and also the heat emanating from the rollers dries the material.

When the drying process is completed the material is transformed into cardboard and in the final phase, its quality is checked. The cardboard is dry and ready to be packed for transport and later for sale.

In this perspective of a circular economy, BOTTA Packaging uses corrugated cardboard, which in addition to being biodegradable and produced from renewable sources, is 100% recyclable. 

Reference

http://utenti.romascuola.net/sangallo/ambiente/RicicloCarta2.htm

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INTERNATIONAL FOREST DAY

21 March is International Forest Day. It was established in 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly. This day serves to raise awareness of the importance of forests and their indispensable role in human and Earth life, environmental sustainability, and environmental security.

Forests are fundamental to our lives: they absorb the carbon dioxide we produce in industrial quantities. They also interact with the climate, and in particular with temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation. All types of forests must be managed sustainably because this means defending the lives of future generations on Earth.

Forests cover one-third of the Earth's surface and are the ecosystems with the highest rate of biodiversity. Around 1.6 billion people and more than 2,000 indigenous cultures find food, medicine, and energy in forests. Despite this, global deforestation continues at an alarming rate, and forests are increasingly ravaged by fires and suffering from the impact of climate change. 12 million hectares of forests are destroyed each year, and deforestation accounts for 12-20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, contributing around 4.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide to climate change. 

In Italy, forests are continuously and gradually increasing in the last 30 years there has been an increase of 3 million hectares. In fact, forests have come to cover about a third of the national territory, partly due to the spontaneous growth of forest vegetation on abandoned agricultural land. Forested areas are particularly characteristic of Italy's inland areas, which can play a driving role in the country's recovery in terms of agriculture, employment, and sustainable tourism.

However, nothing happens without commitment. Enhancing the value of inland areas requires the modernization of infrastructures, starting with forest roads, the digitalization of forestry practices, and the simplification of authorizations for forestry work. This is the only way to make the forests increasingly sustainable. 

Reference

https://www.rinnovabili.it/ambiente/biodiversita/giornata-internazionale-delle-foreste/

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Adhesive Tape

Tapes are very important in the packaging industry. Every company that is involved in the packaging industry needs at least a few of these. As public awareness of the need for a sustainable environment grows, the usage of ecologically friendly tape is becoming more important for all manufacturing and industrial facilities engaged in packing, transportation, and storage. Keeping this in mind, BOTTA Packaging decided to research and develop more environmentally friendly tapes to satisfy the increasing demand for such products. It was as a result of this that the Adhesive Tape was developed.

Our Adhesive Tape may be used to seal any kind of packaging, enabling you to customize your packaging to suit the specific requirements of your business. Their forms and sizes are diverse and include standard adhesive tape with acrylic or hot melt glue, customized adhesive tape, and special tape such as security tape; metallic tape; paper tape; and double-sided tape; among others. 

Custom printing is also available via BOTTA Packaging, which may be applied on the tape's back or in the gap between the film and its adherent properties.

Kindly contact us at commerciale@botta.it if you would like additional information or a price quote on this particular product.

 

 

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PACKAGING FOR THE 2021 FESTIVE SEASON

 

                      

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Packaging serves as more than a protective barrier for your goods. It speaks more loudly about your products, brand and generates an emotional response from your consumers. Customers do not only buy products for the benefit of the product alone, but also the benefit of its packaging. As the holiday season approaches, much thought has been given to the kind of presents or packages to buy for our loved ones. Businesses are likewise searching for the most effective method to fulfil their consumers' needs. The Christmas season of 2020 was markedly different from the ones we are used to, with an increase in online purchases. Due to the pandemic, families were unable to gather as usual and thus relied on other methods like eCommerce to maintain the festive mood. This season will also be quite different, as things are gradually returning to "normal." The emotional unpacking experience is one lesson learned from last year that may be applied to this year. Packaging is an integral component of marketing tactics, which creates the ideal environment for a successful holiday sales campaign.

Demand for custom-designed packaging is increasing towards the upcoming holiday season. The demand is not only for custom-made packages but also eco-friendly ones. Your company's brand and logo can be incorporated into the custom-made packaging, serving as a source of advertisement and brand awareness for your business. Additionally, the distinctive style and additional elements stimulate an emotional response from the consumer.

BOTTA Packaging, known for being experts in sustainable packaging, is ready to provide you with all the packaging and accessories you need to best serve your clients and offer them the maximum unboxing experience possible. Our whole product line is produced entirely of renewable materials, is biodegradable, and recyclable. Our products are designed to provide optimum protection for your goods and also offer the experiential unboxing moment. Although the holidays are rapidly approaching, it is not too late to purchase your personalized holiday print from BOTTA for 2021. All of these choices are accessible regardless of whether you operate an eCommerce site or a brick-and-mortar store.

Contact us today for all information on the design and type of package you may need.

Source

https://www.seamanpaper.com/blog/faqs-ecommerce-packaging-2021-peak

 

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