Visy has announced a new product which is currently being trialled with food delivery businesses to replace problematic expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Visycell is a fibre-based thermal insulation liner which, like EPS, has strong thermal and cushioning qualities.
With the added benefit of being fully recyclable through kerbside recycling bins, Visycell has been specifically designed for Australia’s hot climate to keep temperature sensitive food and beverages safe and fresh during transport.
“We’re working hard to help customers ditch problematic polystyrene and we’re pleased to be trialling Visycell as a new alternative,” said Visy New Business Projects Manager, Rolland Zhang.
“We think food and beverage customers will love Visycell – it will keep their product safe and fresh during transportation, is easily recycled and is locally-made.
“We know it’s not just food and beverage companies wanting to ditch polystyrene, which is why Visycell has the potential to also be used to transport fragile goods and in building construction.”
The insulation has undergone rigorous testing to ensure it meets the highest standards.
Made in Victoria from cardboard waste offcuts, it can also be flat-packed to save businesses on transportation costs.
Visycell has Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) certification for recyclability and can carry the Australasian Recycling Logo (ARL).
According to the APCO, less than 20 per cent of EPS in Australia is recycled.
Visycell reportedly has the potential to replace the equivalent of over 170 Olympic swimming pools of EPS each year, significantly reducing the amount of material being sent to landfill or polluting our environment.
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