TNT dispel door drop myths
TNT Post is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its business operations in the UK – particularly door drop media and leafleting. A recent report commissioned by TNT highlights some of the myths surrounding door drop activity, which has led to a negative perception of the industry in some quarters in comparison to other media.
The report covers the entire supply line from paper production and printing right through to delivery and recycling.
A selection of myths includes:
Myth: Door drops are a major contributor to landfill
Reality: Only 1% of door drop material ends up in landfill sites. The best solution is to recycle door drops so the material can be used in the production of other products
Myth: Paper production has a big carbon footprint
Reality: Carbon is actually locked within paper and as such the carbon footprint of paper is much lower than expected. To support this a recent UN led seminar on energy and forest products concluded that paper and print are part of the solution to mitigate climate change.
Myth: Mail and door drops are a larger polluter when compared to other households
Reality: They represent just 0.1% of total household CO2 emissions in Europe, which equates to around 14kg of CO2 per year, the same as a 40 mile car journey.
