Scottish Sea Farms has been recognised at the M&S Select Farm Awards 2019 for its innovative work to reduce polystyrene, one of the most widely used plastics.
As the exclusive supplier of M&S farmed salmon, Scottish Sea Farms has been working with the major UK retailer to reduce the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.
For many years, EPS has been the preferred packaging solution amongst those transporting fresh produce such as fish, owing to its lightweight insulating properties which preserve temperature and quality.
However, as a single-use packaging solution with limited options for recycling, EPS is not without an environmental footprint.
A study commissioned by Scottish Sea Farms and undertaken by the Caledonian Environment Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University found that replacing EPS boxes with returnable and reusable bulk bins would not only eliminate more plastic, but it would also significantly reduce the carbon used: from production, processing and transport, through to washing and recycling.
Following extensive trials to research, test and identify the best model, along with significant investment in new equipment and processes, Scottish Sea Farms first introduced bulk bins to M&S deliveries in June 2017. To date, over 780,000 polystyrene boxes have been replaced as a result, saving an estimated 4,100 tonnes of CO2.
Read the full article on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.
As the exclusive supplier of M&S farmed salmon, Scottish Sea Farms has been working with the major UK retailer to reduce the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.
For many years, EPS has been the preferred packaging solution amongst those transporting fresh produce such as fish, owing to its lightweight insulating properties which preserve temperature and quality.
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| Processing team with bulk bins Image credit: Scottish Sea Farms |
A study commissioned by Scottish Sea Farms and undertaken by the Caledonian Environment Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University found that replacing EPS boxes with returnable and reusable bulk bins would not only eliminate more plastic, but it would also significantly reduce the carbon used: from production, processing and transport, through to washing and recycling.
Following extensive trials to research, test and identify the best model, along with significant investment in new equipment and processes, Scottish Sea Farms first introduced bulk bins to M&S deliveries in June 2017. To date, over 780,000 polystyrene boxes have been replaced as a result, saving an estimated 4,100 tonnes of CO2.
Read the full article on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.
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