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Repaq

Zero-waste film packaging – Nature has its own recycling process that produces only recyclables: composting. Repaq wants to integrate packaging into this ecological cycle and is developing materials for this purpose that are decomposed within a very short time by microorganisms, fungi, insects and mollusks into water and carbon dioxide. This is possible because Repaq uses its own[...]

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ProActive notch safe

Tamper-proof bag – ProAmpac’s KerbSafe tamper evident bag for home delivery is designed to ensure that food and goods arrive safely and intact. The bag features a sealed top to protect against product intrusion and an easy-open tear strip for consumer convenience. Vent holes on the top allow steam to escape from hot food. KerbSafe can be[...]

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Entour

Fully recyclable stand-up pouch – The Bear Naked brand granola, a product of the Kellogg Company, produces a fully recyclable stand-up pouch. The aim was not only to produce a recyclable pouch, but also to achieve efficient production while maintaining a consistent customer experience. Although this packaging is light and thin, there are actually many layers of material used[...]

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NatureFlex™

Natural film made from renewable raw materials – It may be amazing, but the foil in which the VIVANI chocolates are packaged is actually not plastic – although it looks the same. This is a NatureFlex™ film made from renewable raw materials, more precisely cellulose from sustainably controlled cultivation. A real packaging innovation that offers higher aroma protection than conventional plastic film[...]

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Paper bag for freezer

One recyclable
TK paper bag – The Special Packaging Award of the German Sustainability Award went to food manufacturer Frosta in December 2020 for its paper bag for frozen vegetables. With this special award for more sustainable product packaging ideas, the German Sustainability Award Foundation (together with REWE Group) honored packaging that does not require any plastic coating or film[...]

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Guard Nature 1-MS

Paper based packaging solution – Guard Nature 1-MS is a sustainable alternative to multi-layer barrier films and can be recycled in the paper waste stream. The uncoated paper is available in grammages of 80, 95, 110 and 125 g/m² and has solid print results and good openability. This modern barrier paper from Sappi is heat-sealable and has an integrated[...]

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Earthpouch

Plastic free recyclable stand up pouch – The Earthpouch is an environmentally friendly and sustainable stand-up pouch that is plastic-free and can be recycled. A paper with a 100% plastic-free, heat-sealable coating is formed into a pouch and provides a grease, water and moisture barrier. The bag can be recycled as part of the paper stream and is suitable for repulping.[...]

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Earthfilm

Fossil plastic-free flow wrapping paper – Earthfilm is an environmentally friendly, flexible packaging that can be recycled together with waste paper. As the film is made from renewable raw materials, it is a sustainable material. It consists of a paper with a 100% plastic-free, heat-sealable coating that is grease, water and moisture resistant. As the coating is naturally water-based, the[...]

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BioORMOCER

Sustainable multifunctional barrier coatings – The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC is developing sustainable multifunctional barrier coatings for easily recyclable, bio-based or compostable packaging: BioORMOCER is a bio-based, compostable coating using residual materials from food production or other biological waste streams. This coating has very good barrier properties against water vapor, oxygen, aromas and plasticizers. The coating is[...]

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Nupro foil

Cellulose packaging film – The Nu Company developed an environmentally friendly packaging film together with packaging specialist repaq. This is a pure cellulose film that completely decomposes within 42 days under ideal conditions. The nupro film is a two-layer film laminate consisting of 50% FSC-certified and non-GMO cellulose and 50% biopolymers. The inner layer of the film made[...]

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GeoWise GeoBag

Plant-based stand-up pouches and film – GeoBags are made from 100% plant-based and organic materials without petroleum. The bags can be made from PLA, paper and Natureflex film and comply with compost standards EN 13432 and AS 5810 and are accepted by many municipal organic waste collection points. The smooth surface pouches are easy to open and reseal and offer[...]

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Zero economy meal tray

Packaging concept for flight catering – As part of the research project “Get Onboard: Reduce. Reuse. Rethink.” developed solutions for the waste generated by air travel – as much as 5.7 million tons of cabin waste per year. The results of the agency, which specializes in the transport sector, were presented in 2019. The solutions developed focus on in-flight catering.[...]

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