For several months now, our company has been actively involved in a project to set up a reverse logistics system to recover and recycle empty packaging from products distributed in Belgium. This bold initiative is at the heart of our commitment to a more sustainable future.
Aware of our environmental responsibilities, we responded to the call launched by Wallonia to promote sustainable practices. This has enabled us to assess our impact according to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and to devise an ambitious plan, including the introduction of a collection system for empty packaging to promote the circular economy.
Our products fall into two main categories: bulk and packaged. The latter are marketed in a variety of containers, ranging from cartridges to metal drums and 1,000-litre IBCs. Our customers are responsible for managing this packaging, often turning it into single-use waste destined for landfill.
We want to offer an additional value proposition to our customers while making progress towards our sustainable development objectives. The implementation of efficient reverse logistics is thus becoming a lever for responsible environmental management, while reinforcing our positioning as an innovative and responsible company.
A study is currently underway to explore the various possible alternatives, in particular the introduction of a system for collecting used drums with the aim of reintroducing them into the circuit for optimal reuse. With 88 tonnes of packaging distributed each year, including 72 tonnes in the form of metal drums, if we manage to recover even a portion of these drums, we can plan to recover up to 50% of the total weight of packaging for recycling.
Our action plan includes several key stages, from raising customer awareness of the importance of packaging recovery, to setting up a collection system and working with external partners to ensure the success and sustainability of our project.
Our reverse logistics project is a testament to our commitment to sustainability. By recycling our empty packaging, we are helping to protect the environment while strengthening our relationship with our customers and driving our growth in a responsible way.
Interested in our reverse logistics approach? Contact us: by e-mail at info@belub.com or call 04 274 09 30 to find out more about our project and how you can contribute to this innovative initiative for a better future.
Please note: this work is being carried out by Lola Moës, a Master 2 student at HEC-Liège, as part of the company project dissertation programme. This is the second project we have welcomed into our company, the first having been carried out by Mélanie Henrotte, who has since joined the ranks of our staff. It's also a way of contributing to our commitment to working with the education system to offer students development opportunities at the heart of the reality of our businesses.
