YPS COLLABORATES WITH BIGHAM’S TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS

Award-winning packaging systems and sustainable film supplier, Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), has announced it has collaborated with Bigham’s to implement a new sustainable shrink wrap film for its range of cuisine meals.

The solution provided by YPS is a BFFri anti-fog shrink film - one of the thinnest packaging films in the world, with the inclusion of 30% recycled content. This versatile material is extremely lightweight, fully recyclable, and has been easily integrated into the company’s packaging machinery.

The world-renowned, Bollore BFFri shrink film has seen an immediate 12.31% overall plastic reduction for Bigham’s. In addition, the plastic reduction, plus the use of 30% recycled content, has seen an approximate carbon footprint reduction of 117,000 KG+ - the equivalent to the carbon absorbed by 512 acres of forests in a whole year.

James Rhodes, Category Buyer at Bigham’s, commented:

“Collaborating with YPS to implement a new packaging material has significantly impacted our business operations. We’ve drastically enhanced our sustainability credentials by reducing our carbon footprint and reliance on plastic. The service and support offered by the team have been invaluable, and their professionalism is unrivalled.”

The YPS team went into Bigham’s and fully implemented the new material to ensure it ran smoothly through the business’s system. Over the next 12 months, this process was fully optimised to ensure enhanced efficiency and has been in place ever since.

Josh Gibson, Sales Director at YPS, said:

“It was a huge privilege for us to be asked to collaborate with Bigham’s on this project. This accomplishment demonstrates a true commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. By reducing its impact, the company has lowered its carbon emissions and improved its overall credentials. This is a remarkable achievement that should be celebrated.”