Design for recyclability*
Design for recyclability is driven by the necessity to adapt packaging solutions to meet recycling criteria, which are being developed/adopted by the value chain and may eventually be mandated.
Often packaging structures are composite structures (laminates), which can be comprised of a PE film, used as sealant, combined with oriented films such as polyester or PA films which are used as a substrate. These multi-material structures can be difficult to recycle using mechanical processes.
Solutions to replace these substrates with PE films that can be more easily recycled have been created in recent years and many new ones are in development.
A particular focus has been oriented PE, either mono-oriented (MDOPE) or bi-oriented (BOPE). These PE//PE laminates can contribute to a more circular economy for plastic by helping to improve the film's recyclability.
Featured collaborations
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Colines: Thin, high performance power pre-stretch (PPS) film with sustainability benefits
Create high performance film tailored for power prestretch applications while offering the opportunity for downgauging and incorporating recycled* content for sustainability benefits.
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Reifenhäuser: Recyclable PE-only pouches
Full PE laminated solutions with Exceed™ XP and Enable™ performance PE polymers offer equal or beter performance than conventional structures and enhance recyclability in communities with collection and recycling facilities in place.
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Hosokawa Alpine: 97% PE high oxygen barrier pouch with digital printing
Recyclable* 97% PE barrier pouch packaging with high oxygen barrier, tremendous optics and outstanding package integrity.
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Hosokawa Alpine: Enabling flexible film circularity
From a recyclable* full PE barrier packaging solution to a high-end heavy-duty sack.
