PT Repal Internasional Indonesia (Re>Pal) and PT Frisian FIag Indonesia (FFI)have announced a collaboration to recycle over 4,250 tons of used beverage cartons and multi-layered plastics to make 50,000 new pallets.
We hope this sets a benchmark for how large multinationals look at their production processes and partner with companies such as Re>Pal to reduce the ‘plastic problem’.
Berend Van Wel, President Director of PT Frisian Flag Indonesia commented, “In line with FFI’s overarching mission to support a cleaner and greener Indonesia and aimed at advancing its commitment to sustainable business practice, and reducing plastic waste and carbon footprint, PT Frisian Flag Indonesia is pleased to announce a transformative partnership with Re>Pal, a pioneer in sustainable pallet solutions.”
This showcases the power of innovative solutions and industry cooperation in addressing environmental challenges, and in making a tangible difference by providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional pallets.
Marcus Goldstein, President Director of PT Re>Pal Indonesia stated, “We worked with FFI to design this pallet specifically to meet the performance requirements of FFI’s new facility in Cikarang and their sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibilities objectives in recycling specific plastics used in their production processes.
By simply recycling plastic and replacing timber pallets we are making a large positive action in reducing GreenHouse Gas emissions and deforestation. This benefits not only Frisian Flag and Re>Pal but society at large. Let’s hope the FMCG industry sees this project as an example of what can be done and gets on board too quickly to move the industry to a more sustainable future.
