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Buckets and lids, both made of 100% recycled plastic: a breakthrough!

At Dijkstra Plastics, innovation is a very important topic. We always strive to offer our customers the most sustainable solutions. That is why we have been supplying our non-food customers with buckets made of 100% recycled plastic (PCR) for many years now. This is already a great result of our sustainability efforts. 

Due to the many requirements, such as extreme strength and reliability, we were only able to offer lids made of virgin plastic.

Luckily, we have a breakthrough!

We are proud to announce that we have managed to develop a lid made of 100% recycled plastic (PCR).

Research

Our new PCR lid was developed for all types of transport within the non-food industry. The research into this innovative product was done in cooperation with suppliers of recycled plastic (De Paauw Sustainable Resources), customers and other partners. During this research, the following steps were followed:

  • Dijkstra Plastics supplied its PCR buckets and lids to customers in the paint industry;
  • The buckets were filled by the customers and prepared on pallets for transport;
  • At an accredited and certified testing laboratory, the pallets went through several intensive tests in accordance with the ASTM test protocol;
  • After completing the tests, the pallets were extensively and carefully inspected. The final conclusion was that our new type of lid successfully passed the test.

What are the advantages of our PCR lid?

Because no new fossil raw materials are used in the production of our PCR lid, it contributes to reducing the CO2 footprint of our products. For instance, producing the PCR lid results in more than 50% less CO2 emissions compared to a lid made of virgin plastic. So, in order to make your packaging even more sustainable, our PCR lid is the perfect solution.

Is the PCR lid already available?

We are currently in the final stages of the research. Are you interested and would like to be kept informed about new developments, please leave your details in the form below.
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