Longopac: World’s Strongest Waste Bag Now Made From 50 % Recycled Material

The world's strongest waste bag will be 50 % recycled plastics while remaining equally strong. The Swedish manufacturer Paxxo sends a clear signal to the wastewater industry that it can develop sustainable solutions even in the most extreme environments. Compared to a traditional waste bag, the Longopac system reduces CO₂ emissions by 80%.

Paxxo manufactures the sustainable bagging system Longopac to efficiently handle the odor and mess associated with the collection of screenings and grit in wastewater plants. Longopac continuous bags are the strongest globally, and building on technology developed in the 1980s, the Longopac system is now installed in over 40,000 plants worldwide. Paxxo has developed a method to replace half of the raw material in the Longopac bags with recycled plastics while maintaining the same incredible strength.

"Paxxo is now able to manufacture the world's strongest waste bag from 50 % recycled material, and that is a clear signal to the whole industry. We show that sustainable use of plastic makes it possible to manufacture products with extreme performance and a good sustainability perspective. The difference between a traditional waste bag and Longopac is massive", said Henrik Péters, CEO of Paxxo.

A study from Lund University, Sweden, shows that Longopac has lower emissions than waste bags made from bioplastics. The Longopac system minimizes material consumption by allowing the bags to be 100 % full. Compared to a traditional waste bag, this reduces CO₂ emissions by a staggering 80 % and reduces the use of fossil fuels. In 2021, Paxxo's products saved more than 3,500 tons of plastics and 21,000 tons of carbon dioxide by reducing material consumption and sustainable manufacturing.

Paxxo's waste bag systems are world-leading within dust extractors and wastewater treatment plants. The next step is to become the industry standard for waste management in offices and workplaces within healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. Longopac bags have become popular among professionals as they radically improve hygiene and the work environment.

"We like to call Longopac the invisible people's best friend. Those who work by taking care of other's waste often have an anonymous, demanding, and thankless job. Improving their work-day is a strong motivator for us", said Henrik Péters.