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IFCO achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver recertification for the European Lift Lock RPCs

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.
  • In addition to the overall Silver recertification, this Lift Lock range, including the recently launched Banana Lift Lock RPC, was awarded Gold in the assessment category of Material Reutilization, and in the Social Fairness category the IFCO rating advanced from Silver to Gold.
  • Crucially, a certification is only valid for two years, which is why the IFCO European line of Lift Lock RPCs recently completed the highly demanding recertification process.
  • Inigo Canalejo, Vice President ESG and Strategic Marketing at IFCO, underscores the teamwork and partnerships involved in achieving this Cradle to Cradle Certified recertification milestone: "Achieving Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver recertification for our European Lift Lock RPCs is a proud moment for the IFCO team.

IFCO achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver recertification for the European Lift Lock RPCs

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFCO, the world's leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs), has once again achieved the prestigious Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver (Version 3.1) for the IFCO European Lift Lock RPCs.
  • In addition to the overall Silver recertification, this Lift Lock range, including the recently launched Banana Lift Lock RPC, was awarded Gold in the assessment category of Material Reutilization, and in the Social Fairness category the IFCO rating advanced from Silver to Gold.
  • Crucially, a certification is only valid for two years, which is why the IFCO European line of Lift Lock RPCs recently completed the highly demanding recertification process.
  • Inigo Canalejo, Vice President ESG and Strategic Marketing at IFCO, underscores the teamwork and partnerships involved in achieving this Cradle to Cradle Certified recertification milestone: "Achieving Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver recertification for our European Lift Lock RPCs is a proud moment for the IFCO team.

IFCO partners with two leading UK food redistribution charities to tackle food waste and hunger

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Both organizations work closely with the food industry to source good surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, landfill or anaerobic digestion.

Key Points: 
  • Both organizations work closely with the food industry to source good surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, landfill or anaerobic digestion.
  • Since then, food banks across Europe (including FareShare and the Felix Project) have already received donated sustainable RPCs to support their food distribution to charities.
  • While food donations are not a long-term solution to food poverty, IFCO recognizes that the professional redistribution of quality surplus food has an important role to play.
  • IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.

IFCO partners with two leading UK food redistribution charities to tackle food waste and hunger

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Both organizations work closely with the food industry to source good surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, landfill or anaerobic digestion.

Key Points: 
  • Both organizations work closely with the food industry to source good surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, landfill or anaerobic digestion.
  • Since then, food banks across Europe (including FareShare and the Felix Project) have already received donated sustainable RPCs to support their food distribution to charities.
  • While food donations are not a long-term solution to food poverty, IFCO recognizes that the professional redistribution of quality surplus food has an important role to play.
  • IFCO RPCs ensure a better fresh food supply chain by protecting freshness and quality and lowering costs, food waste and environmental impact compared to single-use packaging.