«How the Internet of Things is revolutionising the packaging industry
As ESG concerns top the agenda, IoT is becoming a key tool
in helping businesses get closer to sustainability targets
IoT and the environment – A perfect match»
In his article «Packaging Gateway» explain that «Environmental sustainability is one of the most critical challenges» for the coming years. IoT could be the solution to meet this challenge.
«Berry, which specialises in manufacturing plastic packaging, has targeted a reduction in annual energy consumption of 3% across all its sites. To achieve this, the group has partnered with ‘industrial internet’ specialist Newsteo.
At its Bailleul facility in France, Berry has installed an IoT system to remotely read electricity, gas and water meters, allowing the company to monitor its energy consumption in real-time. The system detects and remedies abnormal water consumption, resulting in a daily saving of around 10m³ of water.»
