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Recycled content in production. GRS certification.

Big Pak produces Big Bags (FIBC) and PE films at its plant in Ełk. We offer custom production using post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP) certified in accordance with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). GRS certification is available for selected orders — upon customer request.

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Material flow - how it works at Big Pak

We only describe what we do — without making declarations that run ahead of actual actions.

RAW MATERIAL

We produce Big Bags from polypropylene (PP) fabric, PE foil components, and other constituent elements. Upon individual request, we offer solutions incorporating

RAW MATERIAL

We produce Big Bags from polypropylene (PP) fabric, PE foil components, and other constituent elements. Upon individual request, we offer solutions incorporating

PE FILM PRODUCTION

In the PE film production process, we use a closed-loop cooling water system — the water is reused as part of the technological process.

PE FILM PRODUCTION

In the PE film production process, we use a closed-loop cooling water system — the water is reused as part of the technological process.

PACKAGING USE

The design of Big Bags allows for the separation of components — PP fabric, PE foil elements, and other constituent parts — during processing at waste recyclers holding the appropriate permits.

MATERIAL RECYCLING

After use, the packaging can be sent for recycling to entities holding the relevant permit.

MATERIAL RECYCLING

After use, the packaging can be sent for recycling to entities holding the relevant permit.

RETURN OF MATERIAL TO PRODUCTION

Materials derived from recycling processes that have lost their waste status in accordance with applicable regulations can be used in the production of selected packaging components.

RETURN OF MATERIAL TO PRODUCTION

Materials derived from recycling processes that have lost their waste status in accordance with applicable regulations can be used in the production of selected packaging components.

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Do you have any questions about recycled materials or GRS documentation?

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RAW MATERIAL

We produce Big Bags from polypropylene (PP) fabric, PE foil components, and other constituent elements. Upon individual request, we offer solutions incorporating

PE FILM PRODUCTION

In the PE film production process, we use a closed-loop cooling water system — the water is reused as part of the technological process.

PACKAGING USE

The design of Big Bags allows for the separation of components — PP fabric, PE foil elements, and other constituent parts — during processing at waste recyclers holding the appropriate permits.

PPWR and VerpackG - preparation before regulatory changes

New EU regulations introduce requirements regarding the share of recycled materials in plastic packaging. For companies using Big Bag industrial packaging, this means the need to prepare appropriate material solutions and documentation for regulatory compliance processes.

Big Pak response by producing Big Bags with post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP) content certified in accordance with GRS. Availability, rPP content, and GRS certification are agreed upon during ordering — contact us if your customer or regulations require documented recycled content.

GRS documentation is available for selected orders, for production batches covered by certification — on request.

PPWR and VerpackG - preparation before regulatory changes

New EU regulations introduce requirements regarding the share of recycled materials in plastic packaging. For companies using Big Bag industrial packaging, this means the need to prepare appropriate material solutions and documentation for regulatory compliance processes.

Big Pak response by producing Big Bags with post-consumer recycled polypropylene (rPP) content certified in accordance with GRS. Availability, rPP content, and GRS certification are agreed upon during ordering — contact us if your customer or regulations require documented recycled content.

GRS documentation is available for selected orders, for production batches covered by certification — on request.

Regulation

PPWR (EU)

What this means for the buyer

A requirement for a minimum share of recycled content in all plastic packaging — aiming for 15% by 2030, with higher thresholds by 2040; a design-for-recyclability obligation. This applies to all packaging, not just selected types.

How Big Pak responds

Big Pak offers Big Bags with certified PCR (GRS) content — for clients preparing for PPWR requirements. Scope and availability are determined upon order.

Regulation

PPWR (EU)

What this means for the buyer

A requirement for a minimum share of recycled content in all plastic packaging — aiming for 15% by 2030, with higher thresholds by 2040; a design-for-recyclability obligation. This applies to all packaging, not just selected types.

How Big Pak responds

Big Pak offers Big Bags with certified PCR (GRS) content — for clients preparing for PPWR requirements. Scope and availability are determined upon order.

Regulation

EPR / environmental fees

What this means for the buyer

In selected EPR systems, the fee amount may take into account the type of material, recyclability, and the share of recycled materials — this depends on the national system.

How Big Pak responds

Material documentation can support regulatory compliance processes and environmental reporting in systems where the share of recycled content is taken into account.

Regulation

EPR / environmental fees

What this means for the buyer

In selected EPR systems, the fee amount may take into account the type of material, recyclability, and the share of recycled materials — this depends on the national system.

How Big Pak responds

Material documentation can support regulatory compliance processes and environmental reporting in systems where the share of recycled content is taken into account.

Regulation

EPR / environmental fees

What this means for the buyer

In selected EPR systems, the fee amount may take into account the type of material, recyclability, and the share of recycled materials — this depends on the national system.

How Big Pak responds

Material documentation can support regulatory compliance processes and environmental reporting in systems where the share of recycled content is taken into account.

Regulation

VerpackG / LUCID (DE)

What this means for the buyer

Registration and reporting obligation for entities placing packaging on the German market.

How Big Pak responds

GRS documentation can be one of the elements of documentation supporting regulatory compliance and reporting processes in the DE market.

Regulation

VerpackG / LUCID (DE)

What this means for the buyer

Registration and reporting obligation for entities placing packaging on the German market.

How Big Pak responds

GRS documentation can be one of the elements of documentation supporting regulatory compliance and reporting processes in the DE market.

Regulation

VerpackG / LUCID (DE)

What this means for the buyer

Registration and reporting obligation for entities placing packaging on the German market.

How Big Pak responds

GRS documentation can be one of the elements of documentation supporting regulatory compliance and reporting processes in the DE market.

The information provided is of a general and informative nature and does not constitute an individual interpretation of the regulations. The scope

Designed with
durability and recycling in mind

Packaging durability does not end with strength parameters. It is equally important whether, after the end of its use, the material can be effectively sorted and directed for further processing.
Our Big Bag sacks undergo strength tests in accordance with the requirements for FIBC industrial packaging. The packaging components — PP fabric and PE foil elements — can be separated in mechanical processing operations, enabling further recycling in the appropriate material streams.

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ParametrNorma / StandardStatus
Safety of Big BagsISO 21898Certified
Production safetyISO 22000Certified
Recycled materialsGRSAvailable for selected processes
Food contactNational Institute of HygieneCertified
Recyclability by designPPWR Art. 6Considered in design
ParametrNorma / StandardStatus
Safety of Big BagsISO 21898Certified
Production safetyISO 22000Certified
Recycled materialsGRSAvailable for selected processes
Food contactNational Institute of HygieneCertified
Recyclability by designPPWR Art. 6Considered in design

The people behind the production

The people behind the production

Big Pak has been operating in Ełk since 2009 and employs 130 people in one production plant.
Women constitute a significant majority of Big Pak's employees — a share higher than the average for the industrial manufacturing sector.
Currently, we do not conduct formal ESG reporting, but we monitor selected indicators related to our team and operations. Transparency in what we do and what we do not do yet is more important to us than declarations ahead of actual actions.
130

employees

60%

women in the team

since 2009

production in Ełk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

We focus on areas where we can identify specific actions and operational data.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

We focus on areas where we can identify specific actions and operational data.

SDG 5 — Gender equality

Women make up 60% of the Big Pak team. In industrial manufacturing, this share is significantly higher than the sector average.

SDG 5 — Gender equality

Women make up 60% of the Big Pak team. In industrial manufacturing, this share is significantly higher than the sector average.

SDG 5 — Gender equality

Women make up 60% of the Big Pak team. In industrial manufacturing, this share is significantly higher than the sector average.

SDG 8 — Decent work and economic growth

160 permanent jobs in Ełk and the development of local manufacturing competencies in the Warmia-Masuria region.

SDG 8 — Decent work and economic growth

160 permanent jobs in Ełk and the development of local manufacturing competencies in the Warmia-Masuria region.

SDG 8 — Decent work and economic growth

160 permanent jobs in Ełk and the development of local manufacturing competencies in the Warmia-Masuria region.

SDG 9 — Industry, innovation and infrastructure

We are developing industrial packaging production processes using recycled materials as well as solutions that support recyclability.

SDG 9 — Industry, innovation and infrastructure

We are developing industrial packaging production processes using recycled materials as well as solutions that support recyclability.

SDG 12 — Responsible consumption and production

We use GRS-compliant recycled materials and design packaging with subsequent material processing in mind.

We monitor our activities based on operational data as well as market and regulatory requirements.

SDG 5 — Gender equality

80% of the Big Pak team are women. In industrial production, this share is significantly higher than the average for the sector.

SDG 8 — Decent work and economic growth

160 permanent jobs in Ełk and the development of local manufacturing competencies in the Warmia-Masuria region.

SDG 9 — Industry, innovation and infrastructure

We are developing industrial packaging production processes using recycled materials as well as solutions that support recyclability.

SDG 12 — Responsible consumption and production

We use GRS-compliant recycled materials and design packaging with subsequent material processing in mind.

Frequently asked questions

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Are Big Bag sacks from Big Pak also available with GRS certification?

Yes. Big Pak has held an active Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certificate since 2024. Big Bags with recycled polypropylene (rPP) content are available upon individual order for production batches covered by GRS certification.

Are Big Bag bags from Big Pak available with GRS certification?

Yes. Big Pak has held an active Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certificate since 2024. Big Bags with recycled polypropylene (rPP) content are available upon individual order for production batches covered by GRS certification.

Are Big Bag bags from Big Pak available with GRS certification?

Yes. Big Pak has held an active Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certificate since 2024. Big Bags with recycled polypropylene (rPP) content are available upon individual order for production batches covered by GRS certification.

What documentation will I receive for the tender or ESG report?

We are sending the GRS documentation for the ordered production batches - ready for direct attachment in procurement processes, tenders, and ESG reporting in the EU market.

What documentation will I receive for the tender or ESG report?

We are sending the GRS documentation for the ordered production batches - ready for direct attachment in procurement processes, tenders, and ESG reporting in the EU market.

Does Big Pak produce ISO 9001-certified bags?

Yes. The quality management system for the production of big bags at Big Pak is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV NORD Polska. The certificate is valid until September 2026. A German language version of the document is available.

Do rPP Big Bags meet the PPWR requirements?

Big Bag sacks with certified rPP (GRS) content are the answer to PPWR requirements regarding the share of recycled materials in plastic packaging. The availability and share of rPP are determined upon order - contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Do rPP Big Bags meet the PPWR requirements?

Big Bag sacks with certified rPP (GRS) content are the answer to PPWR requirements regarding the share of recycled materials in plastic packaging. The availability and share of rPP are determined upon order - contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Do you need GRS documentation or certificates?

We are sending a complete set of documents prepared for use in procurement, ESG, and compliance processes. GRS documentation is available for production batches covered by certification in accordance with the standard requirements.

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