Plastic is destroying oceans, soils and air, as well as the health of current and future generations.
Plastic and its associated problems have become a very complicated issue and the aim of the Plastic Free standard is to bring clarity to the world of plastics, using relatable language.
This is why Control Union is providing certification for Plastic Free, which is now available to brands and producers.
The aim of the Plastic Free Certification is to reduce the use of plastics, along with incentivising the development of sustainable materials.
This certification is the first of its kind, using clear language to give customers complete confidence that products bearing the Plastic Free Certification are free from fossil fuel based plastic.
Provided by Control Union, the Plastic Free scheme certifies that end products, packaging and materials contain minimal fossil fuel based plastic.
How you benefit
The Plastic Free certification is the first of its kind, using clear language to give customers complete confidence that products bearing the Plastic Free Trust Mark are truly plastic free.
This third-party certification is a great way to provide assurance that a retail ready product, a material or a packaging are conform to the Plastic Free standard. Not only it is independent, and cost-effective, but also results in safer and more reliable products, immediate acceptance in the marketplace, and instils consumer confidence.
The Plastic Free Certification Mark is an aspirational mark of excellence and demonstrates a commitment to a sustainable future of packaging without plastic. Designed for the shopper, not for industry, the Plastic Free Certification Mark sits clearly on the front of pack where it tells you one thing: This packaging is 100% plastic free.