Sustainable packaging provider Go-Pak UK and parent company SCG Packaging (SCGP) have launched Go-Recycle, a closed-loop recycling program for old corrugated cardboard (OCC).

The service enables brands to return used cardboard for reuse in new packaging, supporting a circular economy and helping businesses meet sustainability targets.

Go-Recycle collects OCC alongside regular product deliveries and sends it to SCGP’s Papermills in Thailand and Vietnam, where it is repurposed into new cardboard and non-food packaging products. By integrating collection with delivery, the programme reduces logistics complexity, transport emissions and costs, while ensuring supply continuity amid volatile OCC markets.

The launch aligns with the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, which require producers to manage the full lifecycle of packaging, including recycling and disposal. It also supports Go-Pak UK and SCGP’s target of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The service addresses growing demand from brands under pressure to reduce waste, meet environmental targets, and demonstrate responsible sourcing.

Tim Allen, operations director at Go-Pak UK, said: "We’re thrilled to launch Go-Recycle. The service is a unique offering that the industry has needed for a long time, with no other major suppliers currently providing a comparable solution. It’s a simple, efficient and sustainable cycle that keeps valuable resources in use for longer."

"Our approach also helps brands streamline operations and reduce supply chain friction by integrating product delivery and recycling collection seamlessly into daily processes."

Lynn Creighton, group product technical manager at Go-Pak UK, added: "Go-Recycle supports regulatory and corporate commitments around reused content in packaging, including the new regulation introduced in April 2025 for separate recyclable waste streams.

“With global demand for recycled materials projected to grow, especially in packaging and non-food cardboard products, companies offering efficient closed-loop solutions are better positioned to strengthen their sustainability credentials and meet increasing ESG and regulatory requirements."