TCL PACKAGING
Reducing Transport Emissions and Expanding Recycling Capabilities
TCL Packaging was founded in 1999 and is located in Telford, Shropshire. Now, they are a leading independent manufacturer of high-quality printed flexible film packaging. Specialising in the printing, coating, lamination, and micro-perforation of films. Recently, TCL Packaging expanded its capabilities and offerings with a new line for pre-made pouches. As a fully integrated company, they oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process in-house, ensuring consistent quality and control.
In 2023, TCL Packaging achieved an AA+ rating from BRC, demonstrating its commitment to upholding the highest industry standards for safety and quality. They offer premium packaging solutions to top retailers and manufacturers across a variety of sectors, including food, pet food, horticulture, and chemicals. Trusted by major clients like Asda and Marks & Spencer, they deliver reliable, innovative packaging that meets the evolving needs of the marketplace.
TCL Packaging is continuously expanding its range of recyclable products, now including items such as top hats and pails that were previously non-recyclable. Partnering with us at Parry & Evans for consultation during the planning stage to address any sustainability challenges and implement the most efficient waste management solution from the get-go.
Recycling Challenges Faced by TCL Packaging
TCL generates a large volume of recyclable by-products, including plastics, cardboard, and mixed materials. While recycling has always been a part of their operations, they faced several key challenges that affected the efficiency of their operations. These included:
High Transport Emissions from Distant Recycling Suppliers: Many businesses face high carbon emissions from transporting waste due to using recycling suppliers located far away. When recycling facilities are situated at a significant distance, transportation contributes substantially to a company’s overall environmental footprint, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs.
Ineffective Recycling of Packaging Offcuts: Standard recycling processes often fail to handle specific packaging offcuts effectively, such as top hats, pails, and other irregularly shaped materials. This resulted in many valuable materials ending up in landfills or being incinerated, undermining a company’s recycling efforts.
The Need for a Reliable, Supportive Recycling Partner: Businesses require recycling partners who provide more than just waste collection. Reliable collections, responsive customer support, and clear communication are critical to maintaining a seamless recycling process for current and future business operations.
Tailored Waste Management Solutions
To address these challenges and improve its environmental footprint, TCL sought a more sustainable and efficient recycling solution.
Parry & Evans, located just 30 miles from TCL Packaging, played a key role in helping us reduce our carbon footprint. Their close proximity enables us to increase recycling efforts and minimise transportation emissions, offering a more sustainable solution compared to our previous supplier. This local partnership supports our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
Measurable Benefits for TCL Packaging
This new recycling approach delivered clear, measurable benefits for TCL Packaging:
Reduced carbon footprint through shorter transport distances: Choosing a recycling partner closer to your operations can significantly reduce transport-related emissions and support sustainability goals. By partnering with Parry & Evans, TCL Packaging greatly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions when it came to waste management, contributing to a cleaner environment.
Higher recycling rates by processing items that were previously sent to landfill: After a site visit assessment from our team, we helped TCL identify any potential recyclable materials that were going into general waste, in addition to promoting recyclable versions of some non-recyclable materials they were using. This helped to ensure waste materials are diverted from landfill, natural resources are preserved, and overall waste management efficiency improves.
More efficient waste collections with fewer operational delays: The Parry & Evans team worked to streamline the collection schedules to save time and fuel, reducing costs and environmental impact simultaneously. The collection timetable was created around TCL’s operations, ensuring it could be completed with no disruption to the production line and, when necessary, to ensure a safe and efficient operating floor.
Enhanced compliance and sustainability confidence, ensuring environmental goals are consistently met: Working together, we could provide TCL Packaging with tangible statistics on their sustainability performance and its improvement. TCL can then demonstrate this accountability and impressive results to all stakeholders to strengthen its reputation for responsible environmental practices and make legal compliance simpler.
This optimised strategy supports TCL’s commitment to being an eco-friendly and sustainable packaging manufacturer.
Client Feedback
“I would recommend Parry & Evans because they are committed to delivering customer-focused service built on a strong partnership. As a family-owned business, they support us, a privately owned, independent manufacturer, with reliability and consistency. Their innovative and proactive approach has significantly benefited our operations.
Parry & Evans provides a personalised service right from the initial site visit, offering innovative solutions that may not have been previously considered. They are reliable and consistent, innovative, and customer-focused. Their clear, straightforward communication is consistent throughout the entire process, from the initial inquiry to onboarding and continued support.”
TCL Packaging
What Makes Partnering with Parry & Evans Unique?
Parry & Evans’ unique locations along the England and Wales border provided TCL Packaging with a local, low-carbon recycling partner. Their close proximity reduced transport distances, helping lower emissions while improving collection efficiency.
By expanding TCL’s recyclable material streams and providing clear, consistent communication from site visit through ongoing support, Parry & Evans delivered a practical, tailored solution. This combination of local service, specialist recycling capability, and reliability made them the right long-term partner for TCL’s sustainability goals.
👉 To discover how Parry & Evans can create a tailored waste management plan for your business, contact our friendly team today.
