Go-Pak UK and parent company, SCG Packaging (SCGP), have unveiled a new recycling solution to help brands responsibly and efficiently recycle their old corrugated cardboard (OCC) in a fully closed-loop system.
The new service, Go-Recycle, is a cardboard recyclate program designed to help brands reuse more waste, reduce costs and support a genuinely circular economy. Go-Pak UK says the service responds to growing demand from brands under pressure to reduce waste, meet environmental targets and demonstrate responsible sourcing.
Under the scheme, OCC is collected alongside regular product deliveries before being processed at a dedicated facility. The materials are then returned to SCGP’s Papermills in Thailand and Vietnam, in containers that would otherwise be empty, where they are repurposed into new cardboard packaging and non-food contact cardboard products. These products can then re-enter the supply chain.
Tim Allen, operations director, Go-Pak UK, said, “We’re thrilled to launch Go-Recycle. The service is an offering that the industry has needed for a long time. It’s a simple, efficient and sustainable cycle that keeps valuable resources in use for longer. Our approach also helps brands streamline operations and reduce supply chain friction by integrating product delivery and recycling collection seamlessly into daily processes.”
Recent years have seen the cost and availability of OCC become increasingly volatile, with weak demand in some markets and oversupply in others. Go-Recycle aims to address this by guaranteeing supply quality and continuity for reuse in packaging. Co-collecting OCC alongside regular deliveries reduces logistical complexity, cuts costs and eliminates unnecessary transport emissions.
