Monomaterial<\/strong> packaging is packaging that consists entirely or predominantly of just one type of material – for example, plastic, paper or aluminum. In contrast to composite materials, which combine several layers of material, mono-material packaging is designed in such a way that it is easier to sort and recycle. <\/p>\n\n In the food sector, mono-material solutions are increasingly being used as an alternative to traditional multi-layer composites. Today, modern material technologies make it possible to achieve sufficient barrier properties against oxygen, moisture or grease with a single material. This means that product protection and recyclability can be better combined. <\/p>\n\n Monomaterial is therefore an important building block for recycling-friendly packaging design.<\/p>\n\n Recyclability is a key criterion of modern packaging strategies. Many existing composite packaging materials are difficult or impossible to recycle. Mono-material packaging facilitates sorting in recycling plants and increases the likelihood that materials will actually be recycled. <\/p>\n\n The most important advantages:<\/p>\n\n For food brands, however, monomaterial also means rethinking product protection, shelf life and machinability.<\/p>\n\n Not every food is automatically suitable for mono-material packaging. Fat content, moisture and desired shelf life determine which material types and film thicknesses are appropriate. Specially coated or oriented mono-material films are often used. <\/p>\n\n This is where material consulting, packaging development and sustainability strategy<\/strong> come together.<\/p>\n\nWhy monomaterial is so relevant for food brands<\/h3>\n\n
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Best practices for packaging & brand strategy<\/h2>\n\n
Coordinate product protection and material structure<\/h3>\n\n