EcoCortec Touts Broad Portfolio of Sustainable VCI Packaging
EcoShrink™ is designed for use in standard heat-shrinking applications and also certified to major compostability standards. It breaks down into non-toxic substances H2O I CO2 and biomass, leaving no microplastic residue.
The global landscape is moving decisively toward a model where performance and environmental responsibility are inseparable. While effective material protection remains essential, industry leaders now recognize that true value lies in solutions that embrace the entire product lifecycle. It is no longer enough to simply protect goods from corrosion and damage. Packaging must also align with the highest sustainability standards and circular economy principles.
This commitment is amplified by regulatory drivers like the forthcoming EU PPWR Regulation, which champions materials that simplify end-of-life management. As the European subsidiary of Cortec® Corporation, the EcoCortec® plant located in Croatia is dedicated to developing materials that support this transition, such as certified biodegradable and compostable solutions and advanced PCR packaging.
This commitment to innovation enables manufacturers to achieve zero-compromise performance on corrosion protection while gaining environmentally friendly solutions. EcoCortec’s compostable films and bags are designed not just for corrosion protection but engineered to safely return to the earth at their end-of-life, securing a cleaner and more responsible future for industry.
Through continuous investment in R&D, EcoCortec® has pioneered a portfolio of film technologies designed to contribute to the circular economy, ensuring that their clients receive full corrosion protection without the waste burden. That portfolio includes, among others, the following technologies:
- Eco-Corr Film® ESD biodegradable and compostable anti-static, corrosion-inhibiting film and bags for use in the protection of static sensitive multi-metal items such as electronics. They contain permanent anti-static properties to immediately reduce or eliminate static buildup as long as the films or bags are in use, independent of the presence of humidity.
- EcoShrink™ is designed for use in standard heat-shrinking applications and also certified to major compostability standards. It breaks down into non-toxic substances H2O I CO2 and biomass, leaving no microplastic residue. After use, it can be disposed of in a commercial composting environment to reduce the amount of plastic packaging that normally ends up in a landfill.
- Eco Wrap® is a specialty compostable wrapping film made with certified compostable resin plus a tackifier additive. It is designed to run on existing stretch film equipment by simply adjusting the tension setting. Most applications requiring three wraps of standard film can use two wraps of Eco Wrap® without sacrificing strength or protection. Eco Wrap® is commercially certified compostable and avoids tariffs and fines in areas where polyethylene is restricted.
- EcoBio™ Barrier Paper is premium recyclable, repulpable, biodegradable barrier paper aimed for a variety of short-term packaging applications where moisture or grease is a concern. It starts the product life cycle as 100% recycled paper stock coated with a biobased (90-100% renewable organic carbon per ASTM D6866) and biodegradable (per OECD 301) barrier coating. It has no intentionally added plastics (or PFAS or fluorochemicals) to hinder recycling or biodegradation. EcoBio™ Barrier Paper can be recycled through normal paper recycling streams instead of ending up in the landfill. However, this paper goes a step further with its biodegradable, biobased coating that has the potential to open even more sustainable end-of-life options depending on local regulations.
The complete EcoCortec packaging assortment is detailed in the company’s brochures, which can be explored here: https://ecocortec.hr/eng/brochures
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