03 Mar 2022 --- Well Water and DS Smith have created an environmentally efficient water packing line for producing a new bag-in-box solution. The packaging solution removes the need for returnable plastic bottles, achieving a 60% reduction in truck transportation and associated carbon emissions. The bag-in-box solution is taint-free, meaning it does not change the water’s taste. Additionally, it is more hygienic than plastic alternatives, with each bag having its own freshwater tap.“By using a fiber-based OTOR material, we were able to create a more visually attractive and reduced plastic product that is more [environmentally] sustainable. Moving to a fiber-based solution also addressed the impact on consumers’ health, as current coolers that are made from polycarbonate are often not BPA-free,” Adam Platts, sales, marketing and innovation director at DS Smith UK & Ireland tells PackagingInsights.Well Water has invested in DS Smith’s OTOR packing machinery line to ensure that optimum levels of materials are used, and any unnecessary material is eliminated. The machinery also uses virgin board grade, supporting the re-use of fibers.
