Film will replace the previous multi-material structure made with three different types of plastic, which was not recyclable. In addition, the new film offers a 6% plastic weight reduction compared to the previous solution.
Position paper identifies six policy levers — Funding Model, Funding System Design, Fee-Setting & Eco-modulation, Performance Targets, Responsible End Markets, and Covered Materials — that states can use to build structured, harmonized EPR systems.
Initiative aims to inform improved packaging design and recycling processes, ultimately contributing to a more circular economy for flexible plastic 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.
The new platform company will focus on acquiring and integrating high-performing flexible packaging manufacturers focused on producing specialty films and sustainable packaging 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.