Environmental awareness is increasingly penetrating our society. For this reason, you may have noticed that plastic bags in stores or single-use plastic tableware have been disappearing from our daily lives. On January 1st, a new tax came into effect with the goal of promoting a circular economy and reducing the impact of waste on the environment. Through this special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging, promoted by Law 7/22 on Waste and Contaminated Soils (LRSC), it is expected that by 2026, the weight of single-use plastic generated will be reduced by up to 50%.
At KTL-Ladders, we are aware of the importance and need to invest in recycled plastic packaging to give the planet a break. For this reason, our company opts for post-consumer recycled shrink plastic for the packaging of our stools and aluminium ladders, which are specifically designed for professional and/or industrial use. Shrink plastic is a type of film made primarily from polyethylene with excellent physical properties, high resistance, and optimal shrinkage. In addition to offering high resistance to external aggression, it provides great sealing capacity and smooth sliding. All these qualities allow us to wrap and group our stools and aluminium ladders, immobilizing and stabilizing them for proper storage and transport.
At KTL-Ladders, we have implemented a quality management system, which is in continuous evolution, certified according to the UNE ES ISO 9001 Standard. For this reason, the stools, ladders, and platforms in our catalogue meet the strictest requirements for certified quality. Through this standard, KTL-Ladders not only aims to improve customer satisfaction, but also to optimize processes to protect the environment.
Advantages of recycled shrink plastic
Interest from large stores, companies, and shops in recycling plastic waste has increased in recent years, making recycled shrink plastic especially relevant due to its speed and ease in giving plastic a second life. However, do you know all the advantages of using this material?
- Adaptation: Shrink plastic can adjust to any merchandise, making it suitable for storing and transporting both individual products and large loads.
- Protection: This shrink film protects our aluminium stools and ladders from various external agents. In addition to shielding the merchandise from ultraviolet rays, it provides the necessary thermal balance to prevent product deformation.
- Resistance: This feature ensures that our aluminium stools and ladders arrive at their destination in perfect condition. The shrink plastic prevents breakage and punctures that could damage the merchandise during handling, storage, and transport.
- 100% recyclable: This relatively simple and quick material can be given a second life and reintegrated into the production chain.
- Recycled component: Recycled shrink plastic contains a percentage of recycled material to promote recycling and the use of quality secondary raw materials in packaging production.
At KTL-Ladders, we are committed to the care and preservation of the environment to a higher level, and we continuously work with the goal of reducing our environmental footprint.
