Driving circular packaging through strong supplier collaboration
Sustainability
At tesa, circular packaging is a collaborative effort. Through close cooperation with strategic suppliers, we actively close material loops and transform packaging from a single-use solution into a circular value stream.
A key example is our collaboration on plastic end walls used to secure paper rolls during transport. Together with one of our strategic packaging suppliers, tesa has established closed-loop solutions that enable both reuse and high-quality recycling. For selected plastic packaging in Europe, used, sturdy plastic packaging is collected, processed, and exclusively converted into new packaging components for tesa. In China, joint reuse systems with key customers allow end walls to be returned and reused on a large scale.
End walls are used in tesa plants to safely pack large industrial adhesive tape rolls for transport.
Both initiatives demonstrate how important collaboration with suppliers is for promoting a circular economy in packaging. By jointly developing solutions, coordinating material selection, and closing loops across different regions, tesa and its partners reduce waste, conserve resources, and ensure reliable packaging performance – while simultaneously supporting the transition to a circular economy.