Detmold Group is a leading manufacturer of paper and board based packaging products for a diverse range of customers.
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We employ technical experts and invest in latest machinery to deliver the high level of customisation, innovation and functionality demanded for Packaged Goods and Custom Made Printed Cartons.
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We design, manufacture, and supply the FMCG, grocery and food service industry with world-class sustainable paper and cardboard packaging solutions, delivered with the level of service and care you’d expect from a family-owned business like ours.
What is a sustainable packaging claim? How do I know if it’s true or ‘greenwashing’?
Sustainable packaging language and claims often refer to the material used or how the product could be disposed.
However, sustainable packaging language can often be vague or misleading, and not often substantiated with any fact or science-based evidence which is often referred to as ‘greenwashing’.
'Greenwashing' is where a business uses any claim, or omits key information, that makes a product or service seem better or less harmful for the environment than it really is.*
Detpak avoid ‘good’ or ‘bad’ judgements based upon just one aspect of a product’s sustainability e.g. made from renewables or home compostable. Instead claims presented are fact-based and traceable and cover sourcing to end-of-life disposal. Where specific claims are made, Detpak ensures that all relevant certifications have been passed or evidence is available so that customers can feel confident in choosing Detpak as their responsible packaging supplier.
Sustainable Packaging Choices
What does greenwashing mean?
'Greenwashing' is where a business uses any claim, or omits key information, that makes a product or service seem better or less harmful for the environment than it really is.*
* ACCC - Greenwashing
