Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Reduction in environmental pollution and emissions as waste is reused
Material for insulation purposes
High durability
Easy to store and transport
Simple and low-cost technique
More than 14 communities and 128 families participated
1,725 eco-bricks were recollected
8,000 USD in vouchers for supermarkets were distributed to the families who participated – a huge relief in COVID times
110,350 m2 of waste was recycled
More than 110,350 m2 of constructions will be built
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Rationalising the use of energy and natural resources and act on the processes in order to optimise and reduceconsumption.
Reducing the production of waste by increasing and promoting recycling and recovering material wheneverpossible.
Ensuring that materials and procedures used don’t present any risk to the health of workers and to the environment.
Making sure that the use of materials, resources and the incorporation of safe and innovative technologies promoteenvironmental protection and minimise the environmental impacts.
Coaching and engaging employees to perform in a conscious and responsible manner, for the importance ofeveryone in guaranteeing product safety and for improving environmental performance.
Implementing good practices in order to comply with applicable legislation and other requirements that will leadto the environmental preservation.
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Four partners have collaborated on an industry-leading recycling approach
Closed-loop economy for PET-based multilayer Green Deal-compliant
Further collaborations are planned to optimize the process harnessing water-based adhesive technology
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
The traceability of the recycled raw materials involved in the manufacture of the film and the management of plastic waste resulting from the production process.
The percentage content of recycled plastic incorporated into the film manufactured over a certain period of analysis, in accordance with the EN 15343 standard.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Rationalising the use of energy and natural resources and act on the processes to optimise and reduce consumption.
Reducing waste production by increasing and promoting the recycling and recovery of materials whenever possible.
Guaranteeing that the materials and procedures used don’t present any risk to the health of workers and the environment.
Ensuring that the use of materials, resources and the incorporation of safe and innovative technologies promote environmental protection and minimise environmental impacts.
Training and involving employees in conscious and responsible action, given the importance of everyone in ensuring product safety and improving environmental performance.
Implementing good practices in order to comply with applicable legislation and other requirements that lead to environmental preservation.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Based on annual capacity
“Baseline report on plastic waste,” UNEP, 2020
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications. With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilisation of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”
Evertis has reinforced their position on the fight against plastic pollution by joining the Business Call for a UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, a report that is co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The call outlines why a global treaty is needed to help stop the 11 million metric tons of plastic flowing into the ocean each year. All evidence suggests that current approaches are falling short of stemming the leakage of plastic into our ecosystems. Therefore, WWF, BCG and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are calling for a binding international agreement to address plastic pollution.
Evertis operates in several areas to decrease plastic pollution, beginning with focusing innovation on developing films that are fully recyclable in the PET stream, targeting 50% of incorporation of recycled content in their products, as well as being founding members of several of the Plastics Pacts of the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and collaborating through numerous associations to close the loop.
Regarding fully recyclable solutions, Evertis recently launched the IR Black product line, monolayer or multilayer films that are formulated with an IR Black masterbatch, a more sustainable alternative to standard carbon black pigments that are non-detectable in sorting technology at recycling facilities. Standard packages produced with carbon black pigments are non-detectable and difficult to sort during the separation process. Consequently, films produced with carbon black masterbatches end up in mixed polymer stream and therefore are not recycled. Evertis has developed this new sustainable alternative that is carbon black free, improving the recyclability of the material and the packaging. As a result, this achieves a solution for a circular economy.
Additionally, Evertis launched Ecoseal, a recyclable APET film with enhanced sealing capabilities. This is the perfect solution for a fully recyclable APET mono-material packaging trays – non-PE sealant solutions.
Following the company’s pledge to target an average of 50% recycled content, Evertis not only produces their own recycled PET at their on-site recycling unit, but also incorporates recycled content sourced from tray-to-tray recycling. Through a partnership they’ve formed together with the Plastic Sense Foundation, that has a unique technology that permits incorporating recycled PET, obtained from a delamination processes of multilayer waste, to be reintroduced as secondary raw material in our film production, Evertis gives PET trays another life.
Furthermore, through Evertis' advanced processes, they reincorporate 100% of internal scrap, producing no operational waste. Additionally, by the end of the year, all of Evertis production sites will be part of the Operation Clean Sweep Program to prevent the loss of plastic granules, such as pellets, flakes and powders. By signing this pledge, Evertis recognizes the importance of preventing spillages into the environment.
Evertis Head of Marketing & Sustainability believes that “all the improvements taking place in the industry are big steps in the right direction, but there is still a need to step up collaboration between governments, legal entities and the industry. The targets are challenging, if we are to meet them, we need to be aligned globally; hence the need for a UN Treaty on plastic pollution.”