Sustainable Flexible Packaging

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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.

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.

Sarah Marshall of NOVA Chemicals notes positive developments in recycled polyethylene (rPE), highlighting collaborative efforts among recyclers, resin producers, and brand owners.

Investment in flexible packaging technologies increases capacity for recycle-ready, high-barrier solutions across dry goods, pet food, confections, and specialty markets.

In this article, Vivek Komaragiri, Principal Technologist at Industrial Physics, explores how advances in optical measurement are enabling packaging manufacturers to move away from nuclear gauges to achieve greater precision, efficiency, and sustainability.

List of materials accepted has been expanded to include hot and cold beverage cups, pet food bags, frozen juice containers, and other paper packaging. Circular Materials also is partnering with the Eastern Recyclers Association for the collection of flexible plastics such as candy wrappers and chip bags.

The new UK Packaging Pact builds on the success of the UK Plastics Pact, launched by WRAP in 2018 and which is nearing its end. 

Solution is made possible using a bag made of SIG Terra RecShield, a mono-material film with a newly formulated polymer structure that replaces the conventional multi-layer structure typically used in bag-in-box packaging.

The commercial rollout of Babybel’s paper packaging has begun in the United Kingdom. The United States, Canada, and Northern Europe will follow in 2026, before a global expansion across all 50 markets starting in 2027. At that time, 100% of Mini Babybel will use certified paper, ensuring sustainable forest management and full traceability.

From January 1, 2026, Arne Jost, Mike Jefferson, and Liz Morrish will form a new leadership team, building on the strong foundations and collaborative spirit established under founder Graham Houlder’s direction. Together, they bring more than 90 years of experience in packaging, circularity, and sustainability.