Case study: Alpine and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers create razorthin bread bags designed for recyclability*, with excellent stiffness and optics using MDO technology

The industry is facing the challenge of producing a thinner mono-material film solution with excellent sealability, optical properties, and tear resistance, while ensuring compatibility and efficiency on existing bread bag making lines. In response, the value chain collaborated to develop a non-laminated mono-material film using ExxonMobil Signature Polymers resins, which demonstrate the ability to tailor formulations to meet market needs. *Designed with features intended to support recyclability. Actual recyclability depends on factors such as local collection, sortation, and recycling infrastructure, as well as the condition and configuration of the film after use. However, access to facilities that accept and process plastic film is limited and not widely available.