In 2023, Kish Fish Co. Ltd reduced plastic bag use by 40% and switched nearly 50 customers to reusable boxes. All value-added product packaging is now recyclable, achieving their target milestone.
Kish Fish Co. Ltd has taken significant steps to enhance sustainability in its packaging practices. For wholesale customers, the company primarily uses polystyrene boxes, corrugated plastic boxes, and blue liners and bags. In response to customer requests for more sustainable packaging, Kish Fish Co. Ltd is exploring the feasibility of using reusable crates, despite the increased water usage required for cleaning. As of 2023, almost 50 customers have switched to reusable boxes. Additionally, the company achieved its milestone target of identifying recyclable alternatives to single-use plastics, with 100% of packaging for value-added products now recyclable.
In retail packaging, Kish Fish Co. Ltd uses two types: biodegradable bags and 100% recyclable single-use plastic bags. While biodegradable bags are compostable, they lack the strength needed for securely holding fish, leading to continued reliance on single-use plastic bags. However, all single-use plastic bags are now 100% recyclable. Despite the challenges, the company reduced the use of plastic bags by 40% and biodegradable bags by 15% in 2023. Kish Fish Co. Ltd aims to further reduce plastic bag usage by tracking retail transactions and investigating correlations with bag use. These measures reflect Kish Fish Co. Ltd’s commitment to sustainable packaging.
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