We’re reducing our plastic packaging to cut waste across the construction supply chain, bearing in mind the role packaging plays to ensure products arrive on site safely and in good condition.
It’s a small but important part of how wienerberger is building for what’s next: using fewer resources today and reducing waste management costs for our customers.
48 tonnes reduction in single-use plastic packaging per year, since 2019
Target to achieve at least 50% recycled content in our plastic packaging, when averaged across our UK & Ireland factory purchases Ongoing trials of lighter and alternative packaging materials
Transition to circular packaging solutions where practical
We’ve already made significant progress in reducing plastic packaging, and there is more we can do with support from our customers.
Since 2019, we’ve cut single-use plastic by 48 tonnes per year, supported by a phased reduction programme and targets for continued improvement.
These results show how focused, practical changes can reduce material use at scale, without disrupting operations.
Alongside reducing the volume of plastic packaging, we’re improving the recyclability of the plastic we still use.
We’ve removed coloured inks from plastic packaging on UK-manufactured products. This means:
To display essential product information, our brick and roof tile packs are clearly labelled with stickers instead.
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Reducing plastic packaging is one of the ways we’re using resources more efficiently today, while helping to create a more sustainable built environment for the future.
Through collaboration, innovation and a focus on what works in practice, we’re continuing to reduce waste, without compromising the quality our customers rely on.
