Jung Pivots to Paper-Based Confectionery Packaging with Help of one.five
one.five, a Hamburg-based provider of sustainable packaging solutions developed through the use of advanced AI technologies, is working with Jung, a specialist in packaging services and solutions as well as a leading manufacturer of promotional items with a focus on confectionery.
Specifically, Jung is adopting Bluemorph, a recyclable, paper-based packaging developed by one.five. It is made from FSC™-certified paper that is fully recyclable in the wastepaper stream.
Confectionery packaging often consists of petroleum-based plastics or paper–plastic composites that are only partially recyclable. Jung therefore sought an alternative that could be integrated into existing filling processes while meeting requirements for durability, tear resistance, and efficient processing. As none of the available options fully met these criteria, the company had previously relied on a non-recyclable 50/50 composite of paper and plastic.
With one.five’s paper-based barrier packaging, Jung is now using a solution that is fully recyclable in the wastepaper stream, delivers the necessary performance in the filling process, and generates up to 30% fewer emissions than comparable conventional OPP or plastic composite films.
“Sustainability, social fairness, and responsible use of resources are integral parts of our corporate philosophy. This includes designing packaging to be as recyclable or compostable as possible,” says Peter Neff, Managing Director of Jung. “At the same time, we place great value on quality and efficiency and regularly evaluate our products. With one.five’s paper-based solution, we can now use a packaging material for the first time that is fully recyclable, meets our requirements for reliable processing, long shelf life, and high product protection, and supports our efforts to enhance circularity.”
one.five’s paper-based packaging solution can replace a substantial portion of the previously used plastic-based materials and therefore significantly contributes to reducing plastic content. At the same time, it helps companies like Jung prepare early for the requirements of the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), for example with regard to recyclability and material savings.
“Our paper-based packaging solutions can be integrated into existing production processes without major adjustments. This allows companies to switch to alternative packaging within a short period of time,” says Martin Weber, Founder and Managing Director of one.five. “Our collaboration with Jung demonstrates how technological development and innovation can come together with the practical needs of the filling process. The solution meets functional requirements, reduces the use of non-recyclable plastics, and supports a gradual transition toward greater circularity in confectionery packaging.”
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