Orbis - instructions for self-repair of industrial plastic packaging

Business Case

Last updated: Jan 17, 2025

Summary

As a manufacturer of transport packaging, ORBIS recovers, recycles and reprocesses the plastic materials into new useful products without entering the solid waste stream. ORBIS publishes short videos on its website to educate consumers on how to self-repair FLCs and plastic pallets.

Problem

Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.

Solution

ORBIS Europe FLCs and plastic pallets are easy to handle and easy to repair. The industrial bulk bins and pallets are made from recycled plastics. Due to special manufacturing processes, they are extremely robust and less susceptible to impacts. Replacing parts of the plastic packaging solutions is easy without having to use special tools. Therefore, the side walls, latches and runners of foldable large containers can easily be exchanged with original parts and no special tooling is necessary to repair or exchange parts. Repairing ORBIS Europe plastic pallets is as easy as that.

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Date added: Dec 23, 2022

Last updated: Jan 17, 2025

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