Sustainable Business Solutions

Sustainable Business Practices and Regulatory Support

Manufacturers today face mounting pressure to comply with recyclability legislation, adopt circular economy packaging, and implement sustainable injection molding while maintaining cost-efficiency and operational performance. Meeting these complex requirements demands immediate action and strategic planning.

Husky transforms regulatory challenges into competitive advantages through proven sustainable molding technologies, packaging design and development expertise, and comprehensive support that keeps manufacturers ahead of evolving sustainability requirements.

Husky sustainable packaging solutions.
Legislative Compliance

Sustainability Legislation & Packaging Regulation Navigation

Husky's regulatory insight and design support help manufacturers meet current standards while staying agile for future changes. We provide the technology and expertise to address:

  • Packaging circularity requirements across global markets
  • Recycled content legislation with percentage mandates
  • Tethered closure regulations, including EU Single-Use compliance
  • Design-for-recycling standards for recyclable packaging
  • Multi-jurisdictional compliance across operating regions
Packaging solutions for circular economy compliance.
Circular Economy Leadership

Circular Economy Packaging & Closed-Loop Manufacturing

True circular economy packaging requires system-wide integration. Husky's solutions enable closed-loop manufacturing through advanced rPET processing and design-for-recycling capabilities:

  • Advanced rPET processing enabling up to 100% recycled content
  • Rapid bottle-to-bottle recycling in as little as 5 days
  • Direct rPET supplier integration for streamlined flows
  • Design-for-recycling optimization for infinite recyclability
  • Closed-loop system design maximizing circular benefit
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Circular economy compliant packaging solutions.
Material Innovation

rPET Processing and Sustainable Material Optimization

Processing recycled and bio-based materials presents unique challenges. Husky's specialized sustainable injection molding systems address these obstacles through precision engineering and material expertise:

  • rPET material handling managing recycled content variations
  • Quality consistency across different recycled material inputs
  • Sustainable integration supporting renewable content goals
  • Production efficiency maintaining operational speeds
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Resource Efficiency Innovation

Lightweighting Solutions and Weight Reduction

Lightweighting plastic PET packaging reduces material usage, transportation costs, and carbon footprint—critical for both sustainability goals and cost management. With resin typically accounting for 80-90% of overall packaging costs, Husky's precision injection molding technology delivers measurable weight reduction while maintaining performance:

  • Proven resin savings of 10% or more per unit
  • Multiple lightweighting approaches, including neck optimization and body redesign
  • Significant cost reduction with every gram of resin removed
  • Performance validation ensuring lightweight designs meet safety and performance requirements
  • Sustainability integration supporting circular economy goals

Sustainable Manufacturing Insights and Application Spotlights

Explore our latest blog posts for practical guidance and real-world examples of sustainable injection molding. From expert advice to customer success stories, these articles share strategies to help you advance your own sustainability initiatives.

Sustainability-Focused Design and Manufacturing Guides

Looking for more? Husky regularly produces a wide variety of practical, in-depth guides that explore key strategies for advancing packaging sustainability. The guides below can enable your circularity, compliance, and material optimization goals.

Expert Partnership

Talk to a Sustainability Expert

Every sustainability challenge is an opportunity for competitive advantage. Our compliance experts partner with manufacturers to develop tailored strategies that deliver regulatory compliance, environmental performance, and operational excellence.

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