The Circular Economy of Foil

As we work towards a circular economy with goals of zero waste and lower impact, businesses are looking to products that are designed and manufactured to reduce raw material use and can be reused or recycled after use, rather than be sent to landfill. Design and manufacture play a big part in the circular economy equation. And ease of recyclability is also important.

Meeting Sustainability Goals with Packaging

Sparked by environmental concerns, progressive businesses are taking action and looking for more sustainable packaging solutions for takeaway meals and cook-at-home options.

The Humble Foil Tray: A Sustainable Choice

When you’re looking for a reliable and sustainable solution, the humble foil tray might be the answer. Confoil foil trays are strong and durable and offer many functional properties.

Versatility for Hot and Cold Applications

Foil trays can be used for hot or cold food applications, can be frozen, are ovenable and are even microwavable! Foil containers can come in an infinite number of shapes, sizes and formats and they stand up to temperature variations encountered in the processing and use of packaging foods from well below blast-freezing to the extremes of baking and grilling. The tactile nature of foil trays can add a sophisticated look to premium food products.

Foil: Endlessly Recyclable and Renewable

Best of all, foil is endlessly recyclable and infinitely renewable. There is no limit on how many times aluminium foil can be recycled. Aluminium does not lose any of its properties or quality, so unlike plastic, can be recycled over and over again.

Recycling Tips: Scrunch or Fold

For an easy tip, remember to scrunch your foil into the size of a tennis ball or fold your tray. Scrunching or folding foil and foil trays gives them the best chance of being recycled and giving aluminium foil a new lease on life!

This guest resource is written by Confoil.