Showcasing Sustainable Solutions

At the heart of the expo, RPL unveiled its commitment to sustainable packaging solutions. From eco-friendly materials to cutting-edge designs, our stall showcased how Roshan Packages Limited is leading the charge in environmentally responsible packaging practices.

Distinguished Visitors at the RPL Stall

Our stall garnered attention from esteemed dignitaries and industry leaders who recognized the importance of sustainable initiatives. Notable figures, including Senator Sherry Rehman Former Minister of Climate Change of Pakistan, Ms. Brigit Lamm Country Director Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Pakistan, Mr Bilal Anwar CEO National Disaster Risk Management Fund Pakistan and Mr. Najy Benhassine Country Director WorldBank engaged in insightful discussions, reinforcing the significance of corporate responsibility in the pursuit of a greener future.

Dynamic Interactions and Networking

RPL actively participated in interactive sessions and networking opportunities, fostering connections with like-minded professionals and organizations. These engagements provided a platform to share our sustainable practices, gain valuable insights, and explore potential collaborations that align with our vision for a more sustainable and responsible future. Roshan Packages Limited’s CEO took the stage at the fireside chat titled ‘Sustainable Consumption and Production and Green Jobs’ with representatives from UNEP and other packaging companies. He highlighted RPL’s commitment towards sustainability and capacity building as well as highlighting the opportunity for Green Jobs as the country makes the Green Transition.

Moreover, our Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager Ms. Rija Tayyab was invited as a Panelist at the Sustainable Development Conference on the panel titled Sustainable Agriculture. She joined esteemed panelist such as Mr. Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, SDPI Executive Director, Mr. Malik Amin Aslam Khan, former Minister of Climate Change, Mr. Zafar Masud, President The Bank of Punjab, and other notable leaders in sustainable agriculture. In addition to Roshan Packages Limited’s involvement in sustainable agriculture packaging and the importance of innovative technology in curbing food loss, she highlighted RPL’s initiatives to educate farmers and raise awareness about the proper packaging and transportation of fruits and vegetables as a means of reducing food loss.

Moreover she participated in a policy debate on Green Transition in South Asia, hosted by SDPI in collaboration with the World Bank. Addressing key issues from environmental pollution to the economic benefits of a Green Transition, our participation underscores our commitment to sustainable development. As well as representing Roshan Packages Limited at the Roundtable on 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in collaboration with UN Environment Programme GO4SDGs. She joined distinguished panelists from the industry, academia and the UN such as Ms. Adriana Zacarias Farah from GO4SDGs UNEP, Mr. Khurram Shah from PepsiCo Pakistan : Ms. Aatekah Mir-Khan from Nestle Pakistan, Ms. Young-Ran Hur, UNEP, Mr. Ali Syed, CEO Ouroboros, Mr. Kashif Tipu, DC Larkana, Mr.Muhammad Bin Shahzad from Tetra Pak and Mr. Sahib Alam khan from WWF – Pakistan.

Looking Ahead: A Shared Commitment

Our participation in the Sustainability Investment Expo solidifies Roshan Packages Limited’s commitment to sustainable development. As we leverage the connections made and insights gained, we look forward to future collaborations that push the boundaries of innovation in sustainable packaging.

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One of the main reasons for the importance of sustainability in packaging is the impact it has on the environment. Traditional packaging materials, such as plastic and styrofoam, can take hundreds of years to degrade and can harm wildlife and ecosystems. In contrast, sustainable packaging materials, such as corrugated boxes and bioplastics, can be easily recycled or composted and have a much lower environmental impact.

According to a report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world produces over 300 million tons of plastic annually, with roughly 8 million of that ending up in our oceans. Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern and affects not only marine life but also terrestrial animals, and even human health. As a brand, it is important to understand the impact of your packaging on the environment and take steps to reduce that impact.

Another reason for the importance of sustainability in packaging is the impact it can have on a brand’s reputation. Consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of their purchases and are looking for brands that align with their values. By using sustainable packaging, brands can demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and attract conscious consumers.

According to a survey by Nielsen, 66% of global consumers are willing to pay more for products and services that come from companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact. As a business, you can tap into this market by investing in sustainable packaging.

Sustainability in packaging can also be beneficial for a brand’s bottom line. Using sustainable packaging materials can help reduce costs associated with packaging materials and disposal. Additionally, by appealing to environmentally conscious consumers, brands can increase sales and gain a competitive advantage.

Corrugated boxes, for instance, are a great sustainable packaging option that can provide protection and cost-saving benefits. Corrugated boxes are made from renewable resources and are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. They are also lightweight and durable, making them an ideal packaging solution for businesses. Furthermore, corrugated boxes can be designed to be reusable, which can further reduce packaging waste and costs.

In conclusion, sustainability in packaging is not only important for the environment but also for the reputation and bottom line of a brand. As consumers become more environmentally conscious, brands that prioritize sustainability in packaging will be at an advantage. Corrugated boxes are a great sustainable packaging option that can provide protection and cost-saving benefits. Brands that invest in sustainable packaging will be able to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and reduce their environmental impact. By taking action now, you can not only make a positive impact on the environment but also create a competitive advantage for your business.

Roshan Packages Limited is an environmentally friendly company that understands the importance of sustainability for your business. Reach us at info@roshanpackages.com.pk to receive a free packaging consultation.

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Firstly, eliminating waste; after making products from raw materials gathered from the Earth, the materials end up being thrown away as waste. Most of this waste is lost in landfills or incinerators. This concept is blind to longevity, as it disregards the finitude of resources we have access to. In order to resolve this issue, we are to view the idea of waste products as a flaw in product design; many products are made to be disposable and created by media that are incapable of being recycled, reused, or composted. Therefore, by simply shifting the design of products and using environmentally-friendly materials in their creation process, we convert the linear notion of the current economy into a circular one by allowing waste to return to the economy rather than remain highly short-lived. For instance, quite a few companies have begun to create edible kitchen utensils and packages to prevent them from being disposed of once they can no longer be used.

The circular economy, hence its name, additionally revolves around the idea of circulating goods. This suggests the maintenance of a material’s utility, whether as a product or as raw material once its product life cycle is at an end. This can be accomplished via numerous methods, including re-manufacturing product components, breaking down product parts into the raw materials initially used in their creation, and composting biodegradable materials. Take, for instance, computers. All computers end up, at some point, becoming outdated or non-operating, however, this does not mean that all the pieces within it, be it the motherboard, CPU, GPU, RAM, etc.. cannot be restored and used in the creation of a separate device. Furthermore, natural resources like wood and coffee grounds can be broken down into their composted nutrients through composting, which can in turn be used to grow more renewable material or even foodstuffs.  

Finally, by using regenerative agricultural practices, we may begin to restore nature to its initial thriving state. Our current form of food production is reliant on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fossil fuels, all of which result in pollution, and therefore waste production. Using methods such as agroforestry (growing trees around other crops), we can create habitat models for wild animals that resemble natural ecosystems in order to increase biodiversity and thus allow said habitat to independently thrive. Transitioning to a circular economy would assist greatly in terminating climate change, and would also make it easier to collect raw materials as less space would be required for the extraction to occur.

-Hadi Almanasef, Intern, Roshan Packages Limited

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At the start of the 20th-century corrugated adhesive used to have high water content as compared to starch. The water to starch ratio was 15:1. These adhesives made a good bond but they had a high water content which was a limiting factor, due to which production speed was restricted to 15-25 feet per minute.

In the second decade of the 20^th century, most corrugators switched from starch/flour to silicate soda-based adhesives. These adhesives can be made on corrugator location as well as it could be purchased in ready liquid form. The main benefit of silicate-based adhesives was that they required minimum heat to make a bond. It also assisted in better print quality on corrugated sheets. A major downside to this adhesive is that it increases the wear and tear of corrugating rolls.  Another disadvantage is that it increases the weight of the overall corrugated sheet. Still, silicate remained the most used corrugated adhesive for nearly 15-20 years. until 1934, when an individual from the Stein-Hall company named as Jordan C. Bauer introduced a starch-based adhesive that could match performance with speed. 

Baurer used a small portion of cooked starch as a carrier to rest the remaining starch suspended. Baurer added some more ingredients such as Borax and caustic soda to control the viscosity and Gel temperature of adhesives. Some Modifications have been made in this process but this starch adhesive is still used in modern corrugators. There have been efforts to introduce cold set and hot melt adhesives corrugated industry but it didn’t prove to be a productive option.

As Corrugators in today’s world run at high speed, it requires a large number of adhesives in a speedy manner. A common practice is to make adhesive on site of operation, this enables timely delivery of adhesive to corrugator. 

As a corrugator Engineer, I always maintain the adhesive level on all units of the corrugator. I retain the viscosity and gel point of adhesive because it can lead to serious production loss if any of these parameters is disturbed. I also do iodine tests on my running jobs so that I can ensure the right amount of application on the medium. We also use resin which is a water-resistant solution for some water-resistant corrugated boxes. 

-Haseeb Qausim Shift Engineer RPL

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• RSC (Regular Slotted Carton)
• HSC (Half Slotted Carton)
• Die Cut carton

RSC is known as regular slotted cartons. These are the most commonly used cartons. This box is joined by using glue flaps and is further completed using tape or straps. The two outer flaps are 1/2 of the box width. These two outer flaps join each other at the center of the box.

HSCs are known as half-slotted cartons, they are the same as RSC boxes but with one side completely open. The other side has two length flaps and two width flaps. These boxes are usually used for storage purposes. It can also be used for beverage and food packaging. Two HSC cartons with one uncovered top and the other with uncovered bottom form Top Bottom packaging. This type of packaging is usually used for fruit packaging. This type of design provides additional strength to packaging.

The third type of corrugated box is known as the Die-cut carton. These types of boxes are customizable, these boxes can be designed to your desired shape and size. We use metal blades on the wooden die to cut customized shapes from plain corrugated sheets. We can make self-locked cartons from this technique. We can also make cartons that are jointed using glue and stitching. Die-cut boxes are used for pizza, burgers, home appliances, and ceramics. Some other examples are mailer boxes, food boxes, display boxes, jewelry boxes, etc. The die-cut technique helps you customize any type of product packaging. We can also replicate different products such as stationery organizers and display organizers with the help of die.

We can make a number of combinations of boxes from the above categories, depending upon the needs of our customers. We can use a single wall or double wall combination of paper for any category of corrugated boxes. Roshan Packages offers up to four color printing on the corrugated box. We have advanced machines from Sweden, China, and Germany to offer speedy and quality packaging for your product. We have the latest sample-making machine, we can offer you a sample design of any specification in the least time. We have box designers who can help you for choosing the best possible design for your product. We offer detailed lab tests on corrugated boxes. These tests include durability, strength, moisture, compression, and bursting.

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Roshan Packages is a rapidly growing organization, and in the process, it is ensuring that its employees also grow at an equal pace with it. Not only enhancing the skill set of its employees but also working on their personal grooming and development, and providing a working environment that is conducive to exponential learning and growth. The environment and the work culture here at Roshan Packages are very professional as people here are not working as individuals but as a team, helping and supporting each other, and focused on achieving success as a team. At Roshan Packages, the success of an individual is the success of the team he is part of.

I am pleased to be a part of a talented bunch of individuals selected as Management Trainees after a rigorous process. Unlike other organizations, the Management Trainee Program at Roshan Packages is designed to create future leaders capable of accelerating the growth of the organization. I feel very lucky and accomplished working for Roshan Packages, and I look forward to having a great working experience with all my colleagues at Roshan Packages.

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight a major challenge Roshan Packages, and the corrugated packaging industry, in general, is facing right now. Roshan Packages is facing a shortage of raw materials and rising input costs. For instance, prices of Kraft paper, which is utilized for making corrugated boxes have doubled – a record – in the past 2 years. The reason for the increase in Kraft paper price is that European Union has banned exports of waste cuttings, a relatively less expensive raw material. Also, post-covid, the import of input materials has been seriously impacted, due to worsened logistical problems.

Apart from this, irregular supplies have compounded the already existing problems of soaring waste paper prices, and soaring input costs, mainly fuel and starch, and there are little signs of this price pattern turning around soon. The conversion costs have also increased due to an increase in the cost of starch. Prices of chemicals such as caustic soda have almost doubled in the last few months. Even the prices of ink have surged.

Another major reason for the crisis is China’s decision to ban imports of wastes, including waste paper. With this ban coming into effect, China is now importing kraft paper that is now being used as a fiber to produce paper. This, in turn, has created a shortage of Kraft Paper in Pakistan.

For the corrugated industry in Pakistan to remain viable, especially the SMEs, the government must limit the export of Kraft paper, as it would restore the supply of Kraft paper for the local industry. Also, there is a need to raise the price of corrugated packaged boxes to remain viable.

I would also like to briefly mention the sustainability of corrugated packaging since sustainability is essential to ensure non-disruptiveness in the future. It is very encouraging that currently corrugated is the most sustainable packaging material and it is because of the following reasons:

• Managed Forestry — corrugated is made from renewable raw materials.
• Renewable Resources — paper mills can generate energy from byproducts of the paper manufacturing process
• Continuous Recycling — the fiber in corrugated is recyclable once a box has been used.

-Ahsan Shafique, MTO Supply Chain, Roshan Packages Limited

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On the 2nd day, we were given a brief tour of the manufacturing plant. At our arrival, we were welcomed by the Head of the Plant. Each department had an instructor explaining how the plant actually works to deliver a final good. We went through the corrugation and conversion process of the paper. Paper is given a sheet form which gets passed through multiple rollers. They produce multiple liners and flutes to make a sheet. The sheet is later processed in conversion processes. There are multiple machines that are used for manufacturing different types of boxes. EMBA, Flexo, and Casemaker are the major ones. I want to give an appreciation to Mr. Moiz from the production team. He was so friendly and explained everything we needed to learn about the converting process.  It was lunchtime already and we had chicken curry. After lunch, we were given presentations from respective departments about their roles in the organization. The head of each department including Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales guided us about their roles in the plant. We were quite exhausted at this point. At 4:00 pm, we departed from the plant and concluded our day.

On the 3rd day, we had to visit the manufacturing plant again. There were few more departments left that had yet to deliver their presentations. The remaining departments were Sales, IT, Admin, and HR. The Sales team was quite cheerful and we had a lot of fun in the session. After the conclusion of all the presentations, it really felt like Sales is probably the most integral part of a company. Later on, we had a lunch of Chicken Biryani. As an individual from IT, I was really looking forward to my department’s presentation. The instructor explained how an enterprise application like SAP works in a corporate environment to support all the activities of an organization. Due to the time limitation, it was a really short one. I wish they had the chance to explain more about it. Well, that’s how our day ended and we returned back to the head office. Overall, it was a good learning experience.

-Azzam Ali, MTO, Roshan Packages Limited

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