Pome Fruit
Markets Where Non-Green Components Have Been Reported as Problematic
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Plastic Component |
Alternatives / More Elegant Solutions |
Africa |
UK/EU |
Middle East |
Far East |
America |
| Pallet |
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| Straps |
PP |
To become white, not blue, to increase recyclability. |
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| Corner pieces |
PVC |
100% Paper not viable without strengthening. Assess impact of removing plastic layer. Industry spec? |
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Yes |
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| Pallet wrap |
LDPE |
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| Slip Sheet |
HDPE, PP |
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| Plastic crates |
PP, HDPE |
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| Carton |
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| Liner |
HDPE, LDPE |
Revisit industry norms. Coloured bags limit recyclability; thickness may be excessive. |
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| Bags (printed) |
LDPE, PVC |
Use LDPE. |
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| Sealing Tape |
PVC, LDPE |
Use LDPE or 3M tape. |
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Yes |
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| Trays |
Expanded Polystyrene |
Not permitted in some regions. Use pulp/paper alternatives. |
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Some regions |
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| Flow wrap |
BOPP laminates, PP label |
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| Bubble wrap/Aerothene |
LDPE, Expanded PE |
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| Punnets |
PET (thermoform grades) |
Not recycled in SA. |
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| Fruit PLU label |
PP, Paper (Bama) |
Laser printing. |
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| Bread clips |
PP, PS |
Use PP. |
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Stone Fruit
(Same as for pome fruit where not listed)
| Item |
Plastic Component |
Alternatives / Notes |
| Carton |
Shrivel sheet: HDPE
Sponge: PU |
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| Cling wrap |
PVC, PE (Superthene/Pexie) |
Cherry
| Item |
Plastic Component |
Alternatives / Notes |
| Life cycle Bag |
MAP (complex mix) |
Tesco Categories
- Red Exit: Poor for recycling and potentially harmful
- Amber Hold: Hold until infrastructure or scientific developments take place
- Green Preferred: Easily recycled, can have high recycled content
Packhouse Waste
| Item |
Material |
| Carton strapping |
PP/PET |
| Pallet wrap |
LDPE |
| Product outer bags |
LDPE |
| Batch ID label |
Paper |
| Polypropylene glue bags |
PP |
| Chemicals |
HDPE |
Abbreviations
- BOPP: Biaxial Orientated Polyphenol
- HDPE: High Density Polyethylene
- LDPE: Low Density Polyethylene
- MAP: Modified Atmosphere Packaging
- PE: Polyethylene
- PET: Polyethylene Terephthalate
- PP: Polypropylene
- PS: Polystyrene
- PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride
- PU: Polyurethane
