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·       Commitment to sustainable production and responsibleend-of-life management of their products

·       Demonstrating leadership in sustainable filmproduction and circular solutions of these films in the graphics industry

Innovia Films, a material science pioneer and global producer of BOPP films, has announced their new status as a Champion of FESPAUK’s Waste Accreditation Programme. This achievement underscores Innovia’s ongoing commitment to sustainable production, responsible waste management, and advancing circular economy solutions within the UK graphics sector.

Asa global pioneer in PVC-free polypropylene films, Innovia Films provides brand owners and converters with environmentally responsible alternatives that deliver exceptional performance and quality. All films for the graphics market are manufactured at the company’s UK facility in Wigton, Cumbria, reinforcing its dedication to local production, reduced carbon footprint, and secure supply chains.

“Becoming a FESPA UK Champion is an important milestone in our sustainability journey, ”says Pieter du Plessis, Market Development Manager – Graphics at Innovia Films. “We are proud to collaborate with FESPA UK and our industry peers to drive a transparent, circular approach to polypropylene film recycling in the UK. Together, we can make a measurable difference in building a more sustainable future for our sector.”

Through participation in the FESPA UK Waste Accreditation Programme, Innovia Films will:

• Enhance industry collaboration by engaging with like-minded organisations through the sector’s premier not-for-profit association.
• Ensure full accountability and traceability for the waste management of its self-adhesive polypropylene films — enabling end-of-life materials from customers to be responsibly collected and returned to its Wigton site.
• Gain valuable insights via quarterly reporting and data transparency to monitor handled volumes, participating customers, and     future recycling projections.
• Simplify participation for customers, with all logistics, financial arrangements, and waste handling managed through accredited providers.

Asa Champion, Innovia Films aims to demonstrate leadership in sustainable film production and actively contribute to a scalable, traceable circular solution for polypropylene films in the UK graphics industry.

This partnership exemplifies how collaboration can drive meaningful change, “Innovia Films’ commitment to local manufacturing and end-of-life responsibility sets a powerful example for the industry adds Pieter.”

Innovia Films looks forward to working closely with FESPA UK and programme partners to advance shared sustainability objectives and build a resilient, environmentally responsible UK supply chain.

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