Spot-Pak Package
(Delkor Systems, Inc.)
Product Overview
Product
Spot-Pak Package
Generic Description
overwrapped pad for secondary packaging
Company
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Conversion Stage
Converted Package
Package type
Secondary/transport packaging >> Corrugated shipping case/tray
Material Type
Wood/Paper >> Corrugated: Unbleached
Package features
Easy-open, Other: transparent
FDA-compliant for food-contact
No
Claims Third party review
- Yes Feb 9 2010
Summary
- The innovative Spot-Pak package, comprised of three material components (flat corrugated pad, heat-shrink film, and hot-melt adhesive), offers a proven, more sustainable alternative to traditional corrugated boxes.
Manufacturer's description
- Spot-Pak reduces the potential negative impact of secondary packaging on the environment by providing demonstrable savings in material consumption, process and transportation energy, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Product page on supplier's site
Sizes
13.5" x 9", B-flute corrugate
Styles
one-, two-, or three-tier bundles are available in various length/width dimensions
Geographic availability
North America
Central & South America
Central & South America
Photographs
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Product Detail: Converted Package
Conversion process
Rotary Die-Cutter
Flat Bed Die
Flat Bed Die
Target markets
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetics
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Drinks
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Dairy
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Deli
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Pasta and Noodle
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Cough and Cold >> Cold Liquids
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Drinks
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Dairy
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Deli
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Pasta and Noodle
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Cough and Cold >> Cold Liquids
Temperature capabilities
Refrigerated, Frozen
Product state
Solid
Subcontract any production?
Yes
Sustainability Claims
These claims were reviewed by a third party. (What's this?)
Please see important disclaimers and definitions at the bottom of this page.
Source
- Post-consumer content: 25 - 49%
- Pre-consumer content: No
- Sustainable forestry certification? Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
- Source reduced? No
Manufacture
- Renewable energy? No
- Greenhouse gas reduction: 25-49%
Use
- CONEG documentation? No
- Shipping efficiency? Yes
End of life
- Reusable? No
- Recyclable? The material/product in this element is accepted for recycling in the majority of the communities in the US (60% or more)
- Compostable? No
- Waste-to-energy? Yes
Important definitions and disclaimers
Terms
Definitions and disclaimers
Post-consumer content
Materials generated by consumer, business or institutional sources that have served their intended use or completed their lifecycle and would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Pre-consumer content
Materials and by-products from manufacturing processes that would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling. However, pre-consumer material does not include materials and by-products generated by and commonly reused in an original.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Source reduced
Indicates a material or converted package that has been source reduced compared to a current commercial package, either from this company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which this package is suitable.
Greenhouse gas reduction
Refers to the reduction in greenhouse gases achieved in the PRODUCTION of this material or package.
CONEG Heavy metals compliance
Green checkmark, if present, indicates that lab test results were provided to Greener Package. Tests were not performed by Greener Package to ensure the validity of the claim. You must determine if the specific compliance guarantee is suitable for your end use application. Backup documentation is available to prove that this material meets the CONEG heavy metals standards and no heavy metals have been intentionally added.
Shipping efficiency
A reduction in shipping was achieved in transportation of this material/product due to a reduction in shipping volume per case, reduction in weight, or reduction in shipping distance. This must be a comparison to a current commercial package, either from your company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which your package is suitable.
Reusable/returnable/refillable
This material or package is reusable/returnable/refillable for the same purpose as originally designated.
Recyclability
While a material may be recyclable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end use application, will still be recyclable. In other words, adding some finishing options, such as certain inks or special effects may render this material or package no longer recyclable in many communities. In the context of this database, recyclability specifically refers to how widely this package or material is accepted for recycling, not whether it's technically recyclable, regardless of whether facilities exist.
Compostability
There are a very limited number of municipal and institutional composting facilities in the U.S. While a material may be compostable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end-use application, will be compostable. The material or package complies with one or more of these three internationally recognized standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities: ASTM D6400, ASTM D6868-03, or CEN EN13432.
Waste-to-energy
This material or package has an energy value of greater than 5 megajoules per kilogram, thus meeting EU standard EN 13431 standard for waste-to-energy.
Renewable resources
It is expected that the FTC will provide guidance on what constitutes a renewable resource in the next version of the Environmental Marketing Claims guidelines, which is projected to come out in sometime this year. Once they have provided guidance, this claim will be added to this database and the third-party review process.
Important disclaimer about the third-party review process
In order to combat greenwashing, suppliers submitting data have volunteered to have their sustainability claims reviewed by a third-party. Third-party reviewers take a look at supplier documentation to check that it supports the claim, but make no attempt to verify or review documentation submitted for technical accuracy. Therefore, third-party reviewed claims do not constitute a statement of compliance with any laws or regulations, or a legal opinion as to the compliance of the language used in any claims or an approval or endorsement of product or services by Greener Package or the third-party. A review of materials by Greener Package and the third-party should not be used as a substitute for doing your own due diligence regarding supplier claims or seeking comprehensive professional advice about your particular packaging/product environmental claims.
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