M&H is able to offer a range of different materials to meet increased demand for
environmentally-responsive products.

These include:
• PCR (Post Consumer Regrind)
• PIR (Post Industrial Regrind)
• Biodegradable Products
• PLA (Polylactic Acid)

 

PCR (Post Consumer Regrind)

• M&H offers a range of PCR material in the production of plastic bottles and jars
• PCR is plastic products that have been recycled, which means they have been reprocessed to be re-used in new manufacturing
• PCR is available at levels of between 25 – 100% in PET and HDPE
• PCR plastic conserves energy and non-renewable resources as recycling replaces the need for
primary extraction and the manufacture of new plastics
• PCR labels are also available which are 100% recyclable and give the same high performance
levels as non-recycled labels offering a total PCR package

PIR (Post Industrial Regrind)

• PIR is material waste recovered from industrial processes
• PIR PP is available which is a 50/50 blend of Homo and Copolymer
• PIR SAN is also available from M&H’s own plastic waste stream
• These are used in the production of caps and jars

BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS

• M&H has successfully trialled a biodegradable product on PE and PP
• An oxo-biodegradable additive is dosed at 1% and the product will have the same properties
as normal plastic until placed in the waste stream. UV light starts the degradation process
• The additive works by breaking down polymer chains to make them brittle. This ensures polymers degrade in a way similar to other compostable materials
• M&H can therefore offer plastic components which degrade in which degrade in approximately 5 years instead of hundreds of years for standard polymers
• This offers a positive environmental benefit where products are unlikely to be recycled

PLA (Polylactic Acid)

• PLA is a compostable polymer derived from renewable sources such as corn starch
• M&H has trialled PLA in various manufacturing processes and the results to date have been promising although there are some limitations on what can be produced
• M&H would be happy to develop this further in partnership with a customer – please contact our Sales Team to discuss

 

ECO-FRIENDLY PRINTING

Printing adds very little gram weight to the product. In addition label materials are sometimes inconsistent with the bottle which can hinder recycling.

M&H operates an Integrated Management System which embraces Quality Management,
Environmental Management and Health & Safety Management.
Please click here to view our complete IMS Manual.

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Useful Links

WRAP
Helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use
of resources and helping to tackle climate change.
www.wrap.org.uk

Incpen
The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment is a UK based non-profit organisation.
www.incpen.org

Valpak
UK compliance scheme offering nationwide compliance for all packaging materials to meet the legal obligations of their
members under the packaging waste regulations.
www.valpak.co.uk

Recoup
UK leading authority on plastics waste management, providing expertise and guidance to a wide range of clients across the
plastics supply, use and disposal chain.
www.recoup.org