FPS Recycling Hub At FPS Flexible Packaging Solutions, we remain committed to improving the sustainability of our products by making conscious and positive steps towards our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ambitions. We have taken another step towards a circular economy future by investing in a one-of-a-kind Recycling Hub in Romania with the sole purpose of recovering and reprocessing used FIBCs back into usable Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin. This material is then used in the new production of FlexiGreen by FPS.

Why FPS invested in the Recycling Hub As a leading company in flexible industrial packaging with operations in over 16 countries, we transition to a circular economy in our own operations while helping our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation. As market leaders in reducing, reusing, & recycling FIBC products, we made an investment in a one-of-a-kind recycling hub in Romania, Europe in 2022. Circular Economy of FIBCs FIBCs are made from PP and PE, which are fully recyclable. However, even today a significant portion ends up in landfill...

How the circular economy of FIBCs work Why the FPS recycling is unique and efficient To recycle 1 ton of FIBCs Re-use of water Biological treatment Collecion of used water 60,000 liters (60 tons) of water is needed Recycling 1 ton of plastic material requires approximately 60,000 liters of water. However, at our recycling hub in Romania, we have our own water treatment and recycling system in place to enable water to be reused. Chemical treatment

Performance of FlexiGreen by FPS made with PCR We provide our customers a sustainable solution while still maintaining high-quality standards. We use recycled resin to produce the fabric for our FlexiGreen by FPS, which undergoes a rigorous quality control process. Our unique Recycling Plant allows us to create a recycled resin that is of high quality and purity, ensuring that our FlexiGreen has the same level of performance as FIBCs produced with virgin material. TEST CRITERIA Cyclic Top Lift Test SF 5:1 Cyclic Top Lift Test SF 6:1 FlexiGreen FIBCs with 30% recycled material are compliant with...

How our Recycling Hub contributes to your Sustainability Goals The ultimate stakeholder is always our planet. By using our Recycling Hub, we close the loop so you can have a positive impact and contribute to a more sustainable world. By opting for recycled bags, together we eliminate plastic waste and reduce CO2 emissions, taking a major step towards a circular economy. At FPS, we are eager to help you meet your sustainability goals. We support you to make the most responsible and environmentallyconscious decisions to promote your commitment to sustainability throughout your whole supply chain....

Impact of our Recycling Hub Based on the analysis of different items, emissions can be reduced by 15% on average when a FIBC is produced with minimum 30% recycled material. Approximately 1.3 kg of carbon di-oxide equivalent (kgCO2eq) emissions can be avoided for every 1 kg of recycled material usage. When our plant operates at maximum capacity, the output is 14,000 tons of FIBCs recycled and regranulated per year, the equivalent of 23 million FlexiGreen bags with a minimum of 30% PCR content. The next biggest recycling facility in the industry recycles less than 200 tons a year. When 14,000 tons...