What is PCR material?
🔄 PCR (Post-Consumer Recycling) is a raw material obtained from processing waste that has already been used by consumers. It is a key element of sustainability and the circular economy, helping to reduce waste and minimize the environmental impact of production.
Why does PCR material matter?
💡 PCR material allows for the reuse of resources, closing the life cycle of plastic and facilitating further processing. Utilizing PCR not only reduces the amount of waste but also decreases the demand for primary raw materials, which directly contributes to lowering CO₂ emissions.
What does the practice look like?
📊 Currently, in some industries, PCR materials account for about 30% of the raw materials used—showing their growing importance. However, we still face technological challenges, such as material diversity and the complexity of the sorting process. Nevertheless, advancements in recycling technology and increasing environmental awareness are bringing us closer to effectively closing the plastic loop.
KAJ & PCR: Striving for a circular economy
🚀 As KAJ, we are prepared for the PPWR, offering packaging that contains 30% PCR. We aim for a fully circular economy, ensuring that our products return to the cycle as processed raw material.
We strive for a 100% closed loop, focusing on sustainable production”
says Andrzej Janowski, President of KAJ Sp. z o.o., while receiving the “Sails of Warmia and Masuria” award.
