Step 1: Analysis preliminary
Inventory
- Description of customer requirements
- Definition of packaging specifications
- Description of the packaging process
Research
- What are the product packaging requirements?
- What to look out for?
- Preliminary analysis of regulation, recyclability and environmental impact of current packaging
- Exploring alternative materials
- Identification of potential suppliers
Step 2: Detailed analysis
Product requirements analysis
- What are the product packaging requirements?
- What additional restrictions to look out for?
Evaluation of packaging machines
- What machines are used?
- Details of the packaging production process
Step 3: Design solutions
Redesigning and improving packaging
- Redesign of new packaging (structure and materials)
- In-depth regulatory analysis of the new solution
- Definition of a new solution with the customer
- Coordination of cooperation with packaging suppliers
Pre-test
- Support for first production test of new packaging
Step 4: Impact assessment
Assessment of the recyclability of packaging
- In-depth analysis of the recyclability of new packaging
Environmental impact assessment
- Comparative assessment of the environmental impact of a new packaging solution (LCA screening)
Step 5: Certification (optional)
Certification of recyclability
- The recyclability of packaging can be certified by Interzero, according to the "Made4Recycling" method
Impact certification
- The results of the detailed analysis can be certified by an external certification body
FAQ
Made 4 Circle is Interzero's solution for companies interested in developing sustainable and recyclable packaging.
The aim of Made 4 Circle is to help customers identify their packaging challenges and provide the right solution.
It is divided into four main steps:
- Preliminary analysis
- Detailed analysis
- Solution design
- Impact assessment
Made 4 Circle is a strategic tool that helps your company make the right decision for eco-design / packaging innovation.
Flexible, targeted and modular in design, Made 4 Circle solves many of the challenges to improve the recyclability of packaging through accurate and tailored analysis.
With 30 years of experience in the industry, Interzero operates in packaging recycling and consultancy solutions for companies of all sizes on an international scale.
To remain competitive and ensure sustainability. Recyclable packaging is an important part of companies' sustainability strategies and an increasingly important feature in purchasing decisions.
In addition, legislation is becoming more stringent to achieve sustainability goals such as waste reduction and resource conservation.
With its latest proposal on packaging and packaging waste, the European Commission aims to make all packaging economically reusable or recyclable by 2030 and to reduce packaging, surplus packaging and therefore packaging waste.
Made 4 Circle is a solution that Interzero has developed to support the development of recyclable packaging in accordance with European regulations.
At Made 4 Circle we analyse your packaging and collect all related information.
Interzero's industrial experience gives us access to the best and most innovative packaging solutions.
Several factors determine the length of the analysis, such as:
- Business needs
- Business challenges
- Scope of the project
- Action required
After the first session, Interzero is able to identify and develop the best solution at the right time to achieve your goals.
For further information, please contact our Team of experts
No. Your results will support the Made 4 Circle experts in their further analysis.
Made 4 Circle is Interzero's circular solution for companies interested in developing sustainable and recyclable packaging.
To remain competitive. More and more consumers/buyers are making environmentally friendly purchasing decisions.
To save costs. For future charges for an eco-modulation programme based on recyclable packaging materials.
Adaptation. Legal requirements for packaging are becoming more stringent as more emphasis is placed on recyclability.
Communicate organically. Your reputation in the market will improve.
Made 4 Circle are solutions matched to individual needs and expectations.
After the first session, Interzero is able to find the best solution at the right cost to achieve your goals.
For further information, please contact our Team of experts