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Sigma + iSustain: Creating a Circular Economy
Plastic is an essential part of modern life, but it doesn’t have to be wasteful. For decades, plastics have been produced, used once, and discarded, creating a linear system with serious environmental consequences. In contrast, a circular economy keeps materials in use, reduces waste, and maximizes value.
At iSustain, we partner with leaders like Sigma Stretch Film to make this vision a reality. Together, we’re proving that circularity isn’t just a concept. It’s a practical, profitable, and sustainable path forward.
What is the Circular Economy?
A traditional “take-make-dispose” model extracts raw resources, manufactures goods, and sends them to landfills or incineration at end of life.
A circular economy is different. It is built on three principles:
- Eliminating waste and pollution
- Circulating products and materials at their highest value
- Regenerating natural systems
This shift is powered by renewable energy, innovative recycling technologies, and collaboration between businesses committed to change.
Why the Push for Circularity Now?
Several forces are accelerating the adoption of circular practices:
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- Climate action – reducing greenhouse gas emissions through waste diversion.
- Profitability – recycling and reuse strategies lower disposal costs and create new revenue streams.
- Consumer demand – today’s buyers expect sustainable packaging and supply chain practices.
- Policy shifts – governments are introducing extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws and stricter waste regulations.
- Corporate leadership – global brands are setting ambitious goals for recycled content and carbon neutrality.
How the Sigma + iSustain Partnership Works
Together, Sigma and iSustain help customers close the loop on stretch film and other plastics through:
Advanced + Mechanical Recycling
Mechanical recycling turns post-consumer stretch film into clean pellets that can be remanufactured into new stretch film.
Advanced recycling breaks plastics down to their molecular level, creating feedstock for high-quality new materials.
Customized Circular Strategies
We collaborate with Sigma Stretch Film customers to design recycling programs that:
- Meet regulatory requirements
- Enhance brand reputation
- Improve customer satisfaction
- Capture cost savings
Real Environmental Impact
By replacing virgin resin with recycled content, companies reduce their reliance on finite resources while demonstrating tangible progress toward ESG goals. The result is less waste, lower emissions, and stronger customer loyalty.
Why It Matters
Circularity is no longer optional. It’s a business imperative, a regulatory requirement, and an opportunity to lead. By partnering with Sigma and iSustain, companies don’t just recycle more effectively. They embed sustainability into their operations and supply chains.
Be Part of the Solution
Sigma Stretch Film and iSustain are proud to work together in making circularity real for industrial plastics. If you’re ready to explore a recycling program that turns waste into value, contact iSustain today
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