Looking for more sustainable alternatives

Our mission is to provide you with peace of mind by protecting your products, day after day. We are therefore constantly searching for the best packaging solutions on the market. This task is carried out primarily by the portfolio managers in our purchasing department. They conduct research into the latest developments and innovations every day, to find the best and most sustainable solutions for you.

In this search, they often come across very good initiatives and alternatives but discover that they are more expensive or do not offer the same level of protection. So it comes down to testing out as many innovations as possible and adding those that achieve the best results to our range.

More sustainable solutions for moisture protection

We recently completed a case study in cooperation with our partner for moisture-protection packaging solutions, demonstrating a significant cost improvement. These are used in container storage and transportation where metal components, electronic equipment or natural products need to be protected against the impact of moisture. The aim is to prevent rust and mould. In the storage and transportation of metal components, the VCI method is currently a very common choice.

In this method, molecules attach to the surface of the metal and form a thin, protective layer. This layer prevents moisture and other corrosive elements from coming into contact with the metal.

The use of desiccants is an alternative method for combating the negative impact of moisture. We’re all familiar with the little sachets of desiccant found in shoeboxes. Our supplier Absortech applies this method on an industrial scale. And they presented a convincing use case.

Impressive figures

On the basis of a study in which they compared their product, AbsorGel®, with the VCI method mentioned above, they claim to deliver significant savings in terms of costs, plastic consumption and CO₂ emissions. And, crucially for us and for you, with the same or improved performance. The figures they present are impressive:

• 50% lower costs
• 60% less plastic consumption
• 75% lower CO₂ emissions

Our quest to find more sustainable packaging solutions offers you more options. Our goal is to provide as much objective information as possible. So we can work with you to come up with a suitable solution. Is VCI or AbsorGel® the best solution for you? Our packaging specialists are happy to help you with any questions relating to sustainability.

If you are interested in the underlying data of this study:

Want to find out more about Topa’s other sustainability initiatives?

• Topa is taking major steps within CO₂ reduction and sustainability
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• Topa achieves bronze EcoVadis medal for sustainability!
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• Ecodesign: the new standard at Topa
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• Paper-fibre foam: sustainable packaging alternative
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Should you have any questions about this specific article, want to learn more about our sustainability initiatives, or have a sustainability challenge where we can assist?

Don’t hesitate to contact us. Call us at +31 252 245 200 or email info@topa.nl.