The quality of the materials we collect and recycle is at the heart of everything we do at DS Smith.

Being part of the DS Smith Group makes us different to other companies in our sector, because we aren’t just collectors of recyclate: we’re packaging producers, too. If the materials we collect for our paper and packaging operations are contaminated, it means that entire batches can be wasted, so quality is central to our operations.

As a consequence, promoting and maximising recycling to reach the highest quality standards is central to our ethos. That’s why our ‘Defining the balance in Recycling’ report explores the importance of quality

We believe that it’s easier to ensure high quality recycling by collecting materials through a source-segregated system. This results in less contamination, and higher quality material.

The Power of Less report