Babybel signals market shift with change to paper packaging
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Route 1 Print has expanded its onsite solar energy capacity with the installation of 1,765 panels as part of a range of investments in the last year
Route 1 Print has expanded its onsite solar energy capacity as part of its wider sustainability strategy.
In 2023, Route 1 Print completed the first phase of its solar panel project, installing 646 solar panels with an estimated annual output of 209MWh.
Encouraged by the success and output of this initial installation, the company has now committed to covering the remaining roof areas.
The newly installed bank adds an additional 1,765 panels, expected to generate an additional 839.6MWh per year. Combined, the two installations are projected to supply approximately 13 to 15% of Route 1 Print’s total annual energy needs.
The company’s ultimate goal is to become entirely self-sufficient by balancing energy efficiency improvements with increased onsite generation.
Jack Pearson, sustainability manager at Route 1 Print, says: “This project marks a major milestone in our sustainability journey – not just for our sustainability goals, but for the way we support our customers.
“While we still have work to do, the progress we’ve made demonstrates what’s possible when we invest in the right infrastructure and commit to long-term change.”
The installation is part of the company’s wider investment strategy, with over £8m invested in the past year to support growth across its product range.
Route 1’s recent investment in a new short to medium-run packaging machine has led to the expansion of its product portfolio, with the launch of a new range of customisable paper bags.
Available in four sizes and two premium kraft stock options, the new paper bags are fully recyclable, aiming to align with increasing demand for environmentally conscious packaging.
Route 1’s new paper bags mark the first in a series of upcoming packaging and promotional product launches, with further investment and additions to the range set to debut in the coming months.
